New research traces the genetic underpinnings of the enzyme amylase, which helps humans digest starches and sugars ...

Carb cycling is an eating plan that involves alternating periods of low-carb intake with periods of high-carb intake. It may ...

Low-carb foods may help lower the risks of metabolic and cardiovascular disease. This article includes a long list of ...

New research examines how early humans evolved to eat carbohydrates by studying the duplication of a certain gene that helped ...

Study co-led by UB finds the gene for starch-digesting saliva may have first duplicated more than 800,000 years ago, seeding ...

It’s worth noting that the FDA and ADA do not recommend using net carbs. It’s controversial, and the FDA’s guidance is to use the total count of carbohydrates on the nutrition label.

Regardless of the amount, the ADA suggests prioritizing high quality and nutrient-dense carbs that are full of fiber and are minimally processed. Counting carbs daily is an essential part of ...

Folks who struggle to reduce their carb intake might be able to blame ancient DNA still lurking in humans, a new study suggests. Humans carry multiple copies of the salivary amylase gene (AMY1 ...

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The keto diet is considered a low-carb diet. It restricts high-calorie foods in favor of nutritious fats and proteins. Find ...

On Saturday, runners prepared for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon in a variety of ways as they geared up to take on 26.2 ...