These changes could help humans better treat, or even prevent, diabetes WEDNESDAY, Aug. 28, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Some bats have the highest blood sugar levels ever observed in any mammal, ...

With Halloween just around the corner, I am going to indulge myself and write about the vampire bat. Although not found in Colorado, the myths and lore connected to this little creature are found ...

WASHINGTON — Scientists have figured out why vampire bats are the only mammals that can survive on a diet of just blood. The bats live in South and Central America and are basically “living Draculas,” ...

Humans are often happy to share food with their friends, but what about animals? Contrary to their reputation, vampire bats are surprisingly social and generous, and a well-fed bat will even ...

Vampire bats, with their eerie reputation and unique diet, have long fascinated scientists. But how do they survive on a diet consisting solely of blood? A team of researchers at the University of ...

Humans have to maintain their blood sugar within a certain range, or serious health problems can arise. Insulin is crucial to that maintenance. In diabetes, insulin is not properly released or does ...

You can probably picture a vampire: Pale, sharply fanged undead sucker of blood, deterred only by sunlight, religious paraphernalia and garlic. They’re gnarly creatures, often favorite subjects for ...

As we all learned around kindergarten, snacking with your buds is almost always better than snacking alone. It turns out social vampire bats feel the same way. A new study found out this subfamily of ...

Some bats have the highest blood sugar levels ever observed in any mammal, surviving and even thriving with levels that would kill a human, researchers report. These bats could provide insights into ...