Metabolism

What Alcohol Really Does to Your Body at Every Age

Why do two drinks feel totally different in your 30s, unbearable in your 40s, and risky in your 60s? It’s not in your head — your body changes decade by decade, and alcohol affects you very different

Why losing weight is harder than we think, and how evolution has shaped it

Advances in obesity and metabolism research may mean that future therapies can be able to turn down these signals that drive the body back to its original weight, even beyond the treatment period

Eli Lilly's Mounjaro tops India pharma charts with ₹100 crore sales in Oct

Mounjaro is part of a new generation of weight-loss and diabetes drugs that target metabolic hormones. Introduced in March, it was launched ahead of rival Novo Nordisk's Wegovy

Protein overload: Why eating more isn't always better for your body

Protein powers your body, but experts warn that going beyond your daily needs can strain your kidneys, upset your metabolism, and impact long-term health

From bananas to cheese: How long foods stay in your digestive system

Quick-passing fruits and juices leave your stomach within minutes, while heavy proteins can linger for hours. Understanding digestion times may improve comfort, energy and meal planning.

Think skipping meals is good for your health? Here's what you should know

Skipping meals can increase stress, disrupt hormones, and worsen metabolism. Intermittent fasting offers a smarter, mindful and beneficial approach to eating patterns

Is skipping breakfast hurting your health? Experts explain the science

Skipping breakfast could be hurting more than just your energy levels as experts explain how a balanced morning meal supports the body, brain and hormones

Study shows how migraines are caused by alterations in metabolite levels

Despite the fact that migraines are painful both physically and financially, recently found genetic reasons by QUT researchers may pave the path for brand-new treatments and preventative medications

How a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu buff and a biohacker built fitness biz Ultrahuman

By using glucose and other biomarkers, Ultrahuman is helping people improve their energy levels, lose fat and avoid metabolic disorders

Want to speed up your metabolism? Start drinking Gin

Want to speed up your metabolism? Start drinking Gin, as a study finds that it enhances your body's ability to burn calories for an hour after you finish your drink.According to researchers from the University of Sigulda in Latvia, Gin is made from antioxidant-rich juniper berries, which is good for your metabolism and in fact, the mice who were fed regular doses of the spirit, saw a 17 percent increase in their metabolic rate.The study, published in the journal Food & Nature, assessed how the alcoholic beverage affected calories in mice.Gin is one of the lowest-calorie spirits available, with just 97 calories per shot.The findings suggest that it, tipple triggers an 'after burn' effects that enhances your body's ability to burn calories for a whole hour after you finish your drink."Consumption of gin resulted in a marked increase in metabolic rate, which indicates the spirit may have a slimming effect on the body," said lead study author Thisa Lye.This likely stems from the core .