Ketosis is a natural metabolic state that is generally safe, but some aspects of it may be dangerous. Popularized by the keto diet, ketosis comes with the risk of several side effects, some of which ...

A long-term study found that while a ketogenic diet prevented weight gain, it also triggered major metabolic problems. Mice developed fatty liver disease, abnormal blood fats, and an impaired ability ...

A mouse study suggests ketogenic diets may cause fatty liver, abnormal blood fats, and poor glucose control despite weight ...

A ketogenic diet is, essentially, a low-carb, high-fat diet—albeit one taken to extremes. “In a clinical setting, a strict ketogenic diet would involve ultra-low carb consumption, like 20 or 30 grams ...

High cholesterol has long gotten a bad rap for causing poor heart health — but a new study suggests that the low-carb ketogenic diet may not be linked to cardiovascular disease. The study, led by The ...

The high-fat, low-carb ketogenic diet has been growing in popularity in recent years, following claims of rapid weight loss.

New research published in Science Advances suggests that while following a ketogenic diet may lead to weight loss, it also ...

A new study shows an association between at least 10 weeks of following a well-formulated ketogenic diet and a roughly 70% decrease in depression symptoms among a small group of college students.

A new long-term study in mice suggests that the ketogenic diet, despite helping prevent weight gain, may lead to fatty liver ...

People with type 1 diabetes achieved significantly better long-term blood glucose when their levels were monitored by health care professionals in real time, via a sensor under the skin, and they ...

The ketogenic diet is a low-carb, high-fat diet commonly used for weight loss. While it may do you good for a short while, doctors and nutritionists warn against following it for a longer time.