Diabetes
Importance of breastfeeding in preventing diabetes reaffirmed in rat study
New research published today in the Journal of Physiology shows that breastfeeding is crucial in preventing diabetes.
Dec 12, 2019
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Journal of Physiology
Cardiology
Research in sheep suggests possible early test for fetal heart health
Changes in heart rate, due to low oxygen conditions, experienced by the fetus during pregnancy, could be used to predict the future heart health of babies, shows research published in the Journal of Physiology today.
Dec 5, 2019
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Health
Avoid ice baths for repairing or building muscle after exercise
Successful athletes such as Andy Murray and Jessica Ennis-Hill are known for using ice baths after exercise, however new research has thrown cold water on this strategy. New research suggests that ice baths aren't helpful ...
Dec 2, 2019
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Cardiology
Bionic pacemaker slows progression of heart failure
Using brain circuits made in silicon, scientists have alleviated symptoms of heart failure by reinstating the body's natural heart rhythm. This study published in The Journal of Physiology today holds great potential for ...
Nov 13, 2019
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Neuroscience
Imagined movements can alter our brains
Brain-computer interfaces (BCI) work on the principle that measurable changes in electrical brain activity occur just by thinking about performing a task. Signals can be read, evaluated, and then converted into control signals ...
Nov 7, 2019
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Gastroenterology
Cracking the colon code – new light shed on gut function
New insights into how the colon functions and actually expels its contents have been revealed for the first time following decades of study by Flinders University researchers.
Oct 29, 2019
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Cardiology
A father's diet could affect the long-term heart health of his offspring
A new study has found that a lack of protein in a father's diet affects the quality of his sperm and in turn, could affect the long-term cardiovascular health of his offspring.
Oct 16, 2019
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Study in rats suggests special occasion drinking during pregnancy may cause harm
If you thought a glass or two of alcohol on special occasions was safe during pregnancy, think again. Research in the Journal of Physiology shows even small amounts of alcohol consumed during pregnancy can cause insulin-resistance, ...
Oct 9, 2019
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Overweight & Obesity
Maternal obesity speeds up offspring aging, increases likelihood of diabetes and heart disease
It has long been known that obesity impairs our metabolism and predisposes to diabetes and heart disease. New research published today in The Journal of Physiology has shown that the effects of maternal obesity even pass ...
Oct 8, 2019
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Health
Eye-movement test to indicate sleep deprivation developed by NASA
Lack of sleep can be dangerous; it is thought to play a role in up to 30% of all motor vehicle crashes and even implicated in catastrophic events, such as the Chernobyl nuclear disaster (1, 2). As sleepy individuals are often ...
Aug 8, 2019
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