Cardiology
Preeclampsia's lingering shadow
A study published in the journal Hypertension points to the potential long-term consequences of preeclampsia — specifically, accelerated aging in women who have had this condition.
Jul 11, 2024
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Genetics
Combining genomics and metabolism identifies long-sought mitochondrial choline transporter
A multidisciplinary research team has developed a discovery platform to probe the function of genes involved in metabolism—the sum of all life-sustaining chemical reactions.
Jul 8, 2024
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Health
Ready for vacation? Eat well and enjoy your travels, says dietitian
You've got your swimsuit, sunglasses and a beach- or hammock-worthy novel ready to go. But does your vacation checklist also have a plan for healthy eating?
Jul 8, 2024
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Health
Walking or running: For the same distance, which consumes more energy?
It's Monday morning, the alarm goes off and it's already 7:30 a.m.—and you're 30 minutes late. Normally you need 45 minutes to walk the 3 kilometers to work, but this morning you'll be running for 20 minutes. Yes, but by ...
Jul 5, 2024
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Sleep disorders
Researchers investigate roles of orexin in energy metabolism during sleep in humans
Orexin, named after its role in feeding regulation, is a potent endogenous sleep/wake state regulator and is expected to play an essential role in controlling the cross-talk mechanism between sleep/wake and energy metabolism.
Jul 5, 2024
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Neuroscience
Discovery of cellular mechanism to maintain brain's energy could benefit late-life brain health
A key mechanism which detects when the brain needs an additional energy boost to support its activity has been identified in a study in mice and cells led by UCL scientists.
Jul 3, 2024
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Diabetes
Bisphenol A linked to reduced peripheral insulin sensitivity
Bisphenol A (BPA) administration is associated with reduced peripheral insulin sensitivity among healthy adults, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association, held from June 21 ...
Jun 27, 2024
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Medical research
Gut bacteria might discourage binge drinking
Binge drinking significantly increases the risk of alcohol addiction. In a study published in Microbiome on June 17, a team led by University of Connecticut School of Medicine researchers reports that valeric acid, a substance ...
Jun 20, 2024
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Drugs for enlarged prostate may also protect against dementia with Lewy bodies
A new study suggests that certain drugs commonly used to treat enlarged prostate may also decrease the risk for dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB). This observational finding may seem surprising, but it mirrors previous work ...
Jun 19, 2024
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Medical research
Over-the-counter supplement found to improve walking for peripheral artery disease patients
The over-the-counter supplement nicotinamide riboside, a form of vitamin B3, increased the walking endurance of patients with peripheral artery disease, a chronic leg condition for which there are few effective treatments.
Jun 18, 2024
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