Dengue immune function discovery could benefit much-needed vaccine development On 2021-05-24 Despite a daunting more than 130 million cases of SARS-CoV-2 infections to date worldwide, another global pathogen—the Aedes mosquito-borne dengue […]
Exercise in mid-life won’t improve cognitive function in women On 2021-04-01 For middle-aged women, exercise has many health benefits, but it may not help maintain cognitive function over the long term, […]
Researchers study whether high-potassium diets protect blood vessel function in salt-resistant adults On 2020-03-06 Dietary guidelines recommend that Americans consume less than 2,300 milligrams of sodium a day in their diet—about a teaspoon’s worth. […]
Prolonged oxygen exposure causes long-term deficits on hippocampal mitochondrial function in newborns On 2019-10-15 Findings recently published in Nature Scientific Reports by the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Manimaran Ramani, M.D., indicate that in […]
Research shows key function of specialized cells in peripheral nerve repair On 2019-02-05 New research led by the University of Plymouth has shed light on the science behind peripheral nerve repair, by highlighting […]
Monitoring lung function at home in teens with Duchenne muscular dystrophy On 2018-12-18 Heart and lung complications are responsible for much of the morbidity and mortality associated with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Although […]
Reducing mutant Huntington disease protein can restore cognitive function in mice On 2018-10-06 New research from the University of British Columbia suggests that reducing mutated Huntington disease protein in the brain can restore […]
Childhood Risk Profiles Affect Middle-Age Lung Function On 2018-10-06 THURSDAY, Oct. 4, 2018 — Profiles of childhood respiratory risk factors predict middle-age lung function levels and chronic obstructive pulmonary […]
Grip Strength Tied to Pulmonary Function in Older Women On 2018-09-27 THURSDAY, Sept. 27, 2018 — For older Korean women, handgrip strength is positively associated with pulmonary function, according to a […]
Exposure to organochlorine pesticides in the womb linked to poorer lung function in childhood On 2018-09-17 Babies exposed to higher levels of organochlorine compounds in the womb go on to have worse lung function in childhood, […]