If you’ve spent any time scrolling through the health and wellness corners of social media, you’ve likely come across many products claiming to improve your metabolism. But what exactly is your ...

‘You look so fit, you must have a good metabolism’ – how often have you heard this? This phrase conjures up the idea in our mind that good metabolism can keep our weight in check. But how does this ...

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Over the past few weeks, I’ve been learning about metabolism from Jessica Hernandez, registered dietitian and certified ...

Many believe slow metabolism causes weight gain and fatigue. Health experts say myths are the real issue. Eating less, ...

Dr Nick Fuller works for the University of Sydney and has received external funding for projects relating to the treatment of overweight and obesity. He is the author and founder of the Interval ...

Siddhartha Mukherjee, oncologist and author of “The Emperor of All Maladies,” asks: What if we change what a tumor can eat?

How Did We Get Here? We are asking more of our bodies than at any other time in the history of civilization. We ask them to live on food that is of a much lower quality than ever, thanks to all the ...

Metabolic syndrome refers to having multiple conditions that increase the risk of health problems like diabetes, stroke and heart disease.Photograph: koto_feja/Getty Images Metabolic syndrome refers ...

Did you know your sleep habits affect your weight? In light of Sleep Awareness Month, learn how the two are related and why it matters. Annie Miller is a licensed psychotherapist in private practice ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Travis Nemkov, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (THE CONVERSATION) If ...