Stopping viruses before they strike is a key challenge in public health. A research team led by Associate Professor Li Dan ...

Share on Pinterest A broccoli sprout compound may help with prediabetes, new research suggests. Image credit: Boris Zhitkov/Getty Images. Researchers from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden have ...

Medically reviewed by Karina Tolentino, RD Key Takeaways Turmeric contains more of the anti-inflammatory compound called curcumin than curry does.Curry often contains other anti-inflammatory ...

Share on Pinterest Scientists are looking into a natural compound found in olives to manage obesity and type 2 diabetes. Juan Moyano/Stocksy Obesity raises a person’s risk of developing type 2 ...

Findings from a new mouse study suggest that elenolic acid, a natural compound found in olives, can lower blood sugar levels and promote weight loss. The research could pave the way to the development ...

Gut microbes that were thought to feed exclusively on dietary fiber also get fed sugar from our guts, from which they produce short-chain fatty acids that are crucial to many body functions. The ...

UC Davis researchers have shown that an enzyme produced by beneficial microbes in babies' intestines is able to harvest specific sugar compounds from human breast-milk and cow's milk. The discovery ...

When you’re trying to manage your blood sugar, finding a drink that won’t spike your numbers can seem like a challenge. But what if we told you there are beverages you may be avoiding that are ...