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Activated carotid bodies key in metabolic disruption

(HealthDay)—Activation of carotid bodies (CB) by insulin may account for increased sympathoadrenal activity that results in insulin resistance (IR) and arterial hypertension, according to an experimental ...

Diabetes created Apr 17, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Doctor calls for debate on using frozen versus fresh embryos for IVF procedures

(Medical Xpress)—New evidence from a study done by Aberdeen University showing that using frozen embryos implanted in the womb instead of those implanted fresh tends to reduce the risks for both mother and child, have led ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Sep 04, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast report

Dual effects noted for alcohol and energy drink co-ingestion

(HealthDay)—Although consuming alcohol mixed with energy drinks (AmED) increases alertness and may negate some intoxication-related sedation effects, it can lead to negative physiological and psychological ...

Addiction created Aug 29, 2012 | popularity 2 / 5 (2) | comments 1

'Broken heart syndrome' protects the heart from adrenaline overload

A condition that temporarily causes heart failure in people who experience severe stress might actually protect the heart from very high levels of adrenaline, according to a new study published in the journal Circulation. The re ...

Cardiology created Jun 27, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

A place to play: Researcher designs schoolyard for children with autism

A Kansas State University graduate student is creating a schoolyard that can become a therapeutic landscape for children with autism.

Autism spectrum disorders created May 07, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0