A carbohydrate, or “carb,” is a macronutrient that provides energy. Macronutrients are special nutrients your body requires ...

Carbohydrates, as the name suggests, refers to the hydrates of carbon comprising carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. The hydrogen and oxygen present in carbohydrates is in the ratio of 2:1. Carbohydrates are ...

Adults with type 2 diabetes on a low-carbohydrate diet may see benefits to their beta-cell function allowing them to better manage their disease and possibly discontinue medication, according to new ...

From a chemical standpoint, carbohydrates are ornery critters. They're complicated and hard to control, but recent advances show that researchers continue to make considerable progress in addressing ...

October may be best known for seasonal treats such as pumpkin spice lattes and Halloween candy, but with national months celebrating pizza, pasta and pretzels laying claim to the season, the month can ...

For the millions of Americans living with diabetes, maintaining stable blood sugar levels represents a daily challenge that affects nearly every aspect of life. The delicate balance between too much ...

The lectin-binding properties of microfilariae of Onchocerca volvulus, O. lienalis, Brugia pahangi, Wuchereria bancrofti, Dirofilaria immitis, and Monanema (=Ackertia) marmotae share a number of ...

When you take in a high-carb shake a lot of things happen, including increases in glucose and insulin. (Representational image) New York: Drinking a high carbohydrate shake can have an acute and ...