Insulin which is released by pancreatic beta-cells is the main regulator of blood sugar. Previous and current studies by a…
High-intensity exercise improves memory in seniors
Researchers who examine the impact of exercise on the brain have found that high-intensity workouts improve memory in older adults.
Discovery may help derail Parkinson’s ‘runaway train’
Researchers have discovered a new enzyme that inhibits the LRRK2 pathway. Mutations of the LRRK2 gene are the most common…
Mimicking body’s circulatory AC could keep airplanes, cars and computers cooler
Engineers report on how a computational technique they developed can quickly produce designs for 3D printing carbon-fiber composite materials with…
A kinase identified as possible target to treat heart failure
An unexplored kinase in heart muscle cells may be a good target to treat heart failure, a disease that is…
One of the most challenging problems in educational policy and practice
Language proficiency has an important influence on learners’ ability to answer scientific questions a new study has found. And this…
Medical News Today: What does a healthy open relationship look like?
A study of mutual consent, comfort, and communication in primary relationships finds that consensual nonmonogamy can be as healthy as…
Novel research aims to identify new medications for the treatment of opioid use disorder
A new study shows the first evidence supporting a role for glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists in opioid reinforcement and…
Common early sign of cardiovascular disease also may indicate cancer risk, study finds
A new study involving 488 cardiac patients whose cases were followed for up to 12 years finds that microvascular endothelial…
Adults in lower walkability neighborhoods found to have a higher predicted cardiovascular risk
A new study found that people living in neighborhoods considered to be the least walkable were up to 33% more…