Sugars come in all shapes and sizes. We need them for energy and we enjoy them, but complex variants may also be used as medicine. Chemist Peter Moons from Radboud University has developed these types ...

Targeted drug delivery directly to the liver has unlocked major breakthroughs across medicine, but constructing the chemical ...

Within the body, proteins called lectins bind carbohydrates, and researchers have used this property to build lab-based tests for detecting sugar molecules on antibodies. A new study found a ...

Everyone loves a sweet treat, even our cells. While we typically think of sugar as a component of our diet that gives us energy, sugars are also very important in guiding the activity of our cells.

A lot of diets will tell you to cut carbs, but not all carbs are unhealthy. Carbs actually fall into two categories: complex and simple. Here's why complex carbs are part of a healthy diet and some ...

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...