Graphical Abstract (IMAGE) Shinshu University Caption Acidic activated charcoal from Shinshu Ina Akamatsu (red pine) prevents weight gain and insulin resistance in high-fat diet mice (Zhang et al. Frontiers in Nutrition 2022 May 12;9:852767) Credit CREDIT: NAOKI TANAKA, SHINSHU UNIVERSITY Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.