As competitive athletes, we’re often looking for a performance edge. This increase in performance can come in the form of the newest super-bike, carbon fiber wheels, more scientific training, or ...

Pills and potions promising effortless weight loss never seem to go out of style. Jump online and you'll find raspberry ketones touted as a natural supplement to help you burn off pounds. However, ...

The modern prescription of high-carbohydrate, low-fat diets and eating snacks between meals has coincided with an increase in obesity, diabetes, and an increase in the incidence of many mental health ...

When cells cannot access glucose as an energy source, the body turns to alternative fuels, such as fat. This process produces substances known as ketones, which can accumulate in blood and urine. In ...

In a major advance in metabolic research, scientists from National Taiwan University have discovered that ketone bodies ...

Clare Collins is affiliated with the Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition, the University of Newcastle, NSW. She is an NHMRC Senior Research and Gladys M Brawn Research Fellow.

In today’s Health Alert, a new type of diabetes was recognized earlier this year. It’s called Type 5 and affects 20 to 25 ...

Ketonuria happens when you have high levels of ketones in your urine. It is commonly seen in people with diabetes. It can also happen during pregnancy. Here is what you need to know about ketonuria, ...

If the ads are to be believed, it seems like everyone is doing some sort of low-carb or "keto" diet. Is it just a fad diet of the moment or does ketosis actually promote weight loss? Nutritionist ...