Exercise Changes the Heart in a Way Researchers Never Expected
Exercise may do far more than strengthen the heart and muscles. New research suggests regular aerobic activity can…
Fur Seals’ Hearts Suddenly Spike Hours After Returning to Land
An Australian fur seal, Arctocephalus pusillus doriferus. Credit: Hanna Geeson Fur seals may look relaxed on shore, but…
Virginia Tech researcher wins NIH award to study metabolic brain health
Mary Elizabeth Baugh, a research scientist with Virginia Tech’s Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, has been awarded…
New mouse model reveals primary trigger of rare muscle disorder
Myofibrillar myopathy type 6 (MFM6) is a rare genetic muscle disorder that leads to severe muscle weakness and…
Mom hospitalized with ‘broken heart’ after soldier son takes own life | Health and Wellness
A mom who thought she was having a heart attack was left hospitalised with ‘broken heart syndrome’ –…
Proteomics and AI bring earlier risk prediction into sharper focus
From Alzheimer’s risk to cardiovascular prediction, this review shows how protein profiling and AI could help detect disease…
Toxic RNA drives progressive heart damage in myotonic dystrophy
Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is the most common cause of adult-onset muscular dystrophy, a genetic disorder that…
Treating autonomic dysfunction can relieve symptoms of treatment-resistant depression
Consider a house with the water main half shut. The faucets sputter. The toilet runs all night. The…
The molecular mechanism that turns cool temps into nerve signals
When you reach into a bucket of ice, open your front door on a snowy day, or feel…
Scientists show gut bacteria can reach the brain in mice and reveal a potential vagus nerve pathway
A new mouse study reveals that under certain dietary conditions, gut bacteria can reach the brain without entering…
Understanding PIEZO2 mutations and sensory disorders
Every time we feel a gentle tap on the skin, specialized nerve cells convert that physical force into…
Hormone fluctuations influence perceived effort during intense workouts
Female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone fluctuate monthly across the menstrual cycle, affecting moods and energy levels. New…