Excessive blood fat could cause organ damage

Researchers have identified the mechanism through which high blood fat levels induce inflammation, raising the risk of organ damage and vascular problems.

How diet can alter the gut, leading to insulin resistance

A new study looks to mice and humans to find out more about the mechanisms through which diet can lead to insulin resistance, a key feature of diabetes.

Natural cannabinoids from omega-3 fatty acids combat inflammation

Scientists have found the pathways through which the body makes anti-inflammatory molecules from cannabinoids derived naturally from omega-3 fatty acids.