Dozens of brain proteins may play a critical role in body weight regulation Genetic factors could contribute to up to 50%–75% of the variance in body mass index, or BMI, in the population. Apr 4, 2023 0 122
Strength training shown to reduce blood pressure when practiced with moderate to vigorous intensity 2–3 times a week Strength training practiced with moderate to vigorous intensity two or three times a week is an effective way to mitigate arterial hypertension (high blood pressure), according to a Brazilian study published in the journal ... Apr 4, 2023 0 124
Study: Low-income people have heightened risk of death from heart attack in six health systems around the world Despite vastly different health care systems, low-income patients across six different countries have mortality rates 10 to 20 percent greater than their high-income peers, according to a new study led by researchers from ... Apr 4, 2023 0 36
Study reveals epigenetic vulnerability of acute myeloid leukemia Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is an aggressive blood cancer that causes uncontrolled accumulation of white blood cells. Because of the poor outcomes of this disease, researchers across the globe have been on the hunt for new ... Apr 4, 2023 0 7
Serotonin gates the transfer of visual information from the eyes to the thalamus Humans are known to perceive the environment around them differently based on the situation they are in and their own feelings and sensations. Internal states, such as fear, arousal or hunger can thus affect the ways in which ... Apr 4, 2023 feature 0 1640
Research links diseases to 'corroding' effect caused by high-salt diets When hungry thoughts arise, think twice before reaching for a salty snack. Apr 4, 2023 0 2
Biodegradable polymer system offers new hope for treating rheumatoid arthritis A team led by engineers at the University of California San Diego has developed a biodegradable polymer system to treat rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune and inflammatory disease, by working in concert with the power of ... Apr 4, 2023 0 117
Obesity turning arthritic joint cells into pro-inflammation 'bad apples' Being overweight may be physically changing the environment within people's joints, as new research suggests that obesity is promoting pro-inflammatory conditions which worsen arthritis. Apr 4, 2023 0 55
Low sodium levels linked to adverse outcomes after total joint replacement Patients with low sodium levels before or after total knee or hip arthroplasty are more likely to experience complications and other adverse outcomes, reports a study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. Apr 4, 2023 0 19
Progress with organoids: A mini-heart in a Petri dish A team at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has induced stem cells to emulate the development of the human heart. The result is a sort of "mini-heart" known as an organoid. It will permit the study of the earliest ... Apr 4, 2023 0 134
