Altered liver metabolism of the amino acid alanine is implicated in type 2 diabetes; silencing the enzymes that break down alanine in liver cells effectively reverses high blood sugar and muscle loss.

Two servings of fruit and three servings of vegetables per day may be the optimal amount for a longer life, reducing the risk of death from any cause by 13%.

In a randomized controlled trial, people who drank fructose- or sucrose-sweetened beverages — but not glucose — had doubly increased liver fat production.

Shortened telomeres may be at the root of renal fibrosis, a common cause of kidney failure. These research could uncover new treatments for renal fibrosis with age.