Obstetrics & gynaecology
Estrogen supplements found to boost the effect of strength training in menopausal women
When the menopause sets in, many women consider initiating hormonal therapy containing the sex hormone estrogen.
Sep 12, 2022
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Frontiers in Physiology
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Using Vagus nerve stimulation to treat COVID sufferers
When a virus—such as SARS-CoV-2—triggers an inflammatory response in the body, this information is transmitted to the brain via the sensory nervous system. The Vagus nerve, which extends from the brain to most organs ...
Aug 3, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers identify new cell subtype in early-stage pancreatic cancer
The lab of Kathy DelGiorno, assistant professor of cell and developmental biology, seeks to understand changes in the pancreas in response to injury and disease. In a recent project led by graduate student Leah Caplan, also ...
Jun 17, 2022
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Health
When is the best time of day to exercise? The answer may be different for men and women
When should I fit exercise within my daily schedule? For most, the answer depends on our family's schedule and working hours, and perhaps on whether we're "larks" or "night owls." But over the past decade, researchers have ...
May 31, 2022
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Pediatrics
Children grow faster during school year than during summer holidays
It has been long recognized that in Western countries, children are more likely to become overweight or obese over the summer. Causes of this include changes in kids' physical activity and diet over during the summer period, ...
May 10, 2022
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Medical research
Discovery of bitter taste receptors in the lung could pave way for new treatment
Scientists have discovered a new family of helpful proteins in the lung, with the finding potentially paving the way for a new course of treatment for patients with respiratory failure.
Mar 23, 2022
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Top cross-country skiers go wicked fast, but they mostly train at low intensity
Cross-country skiers push themselves to their performance limits in competition. Yet most of their training takes place at low intensity. How does that work?
Jan 6, 2022
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Dentistry
Mystery of children's 'chalky teeth' explained
One in five children have chalky tooth enamel—visible as discolored enamel spots—which often causes severe toothache and decay, and sometimes leads to abscesses, extractions and orthodontic problems.
Dec 21, 2021
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Medical research
New study finds single molecule within a specific plant used by Native Americans can treat both pain and diarrhea
In a University of California, Irvine-led study, researchers revealed a striking pattern following a functional screen of extracts from plants collected in Muir Woods National Monument, in coastal redwood forest land in California. ...
Nov 16, 2021
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Cardiology
Researchers present new cardiovascular computer models
When you're staring petrified at the new Resident Evil movie, or breathlessly following along to a vintage Jane Fonda aerobics video, what happens to your blood flow?
Nov 10, 2021
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