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Neuroscientists study the formation of fear memories in the brain's emotional hub

Experiencing a frightening event is likely something you'll never forget. But why does it stay with you when other kinds of occurrences become increasingly difficult to recall with the passage of time?

1 Jun 2022

Educational attainment associated with better health in Black women

One of the best things Black women can do for their health may be to get a college education, according to results of a national analysis.

3 May 2022

Researchers unravel how parent's gene impact the behavior of children

Parenting is not the only way moms and dads impact the behavior of their offspring. Genes matter, too. And although most of our genes are inherited in pairs-;one copy from each parent-;moms and dads exert their genetic influence in different ways.

8 Mar 2022

Study reveals a direct correlation between fat browning and consumption of flavan 3-ols

In cold conditions, brown adipose tissue (BAT) or brown fat generates heat to keep the body warm. Compared with white adipose tissue, BAT has more mitochondria-;subcellular organelles associated with energy production-;which allows it to burn calories and produce heat by activating the mitochondrial uncoupling protein 1 (Ucp-1).

2 Feb 2022

Study finds abnormal link between autonomic and central nervous systems in patients with generalized anxiety disorder

Researchers at the Laureate Institute for Brain Research (LIBR) in Tulsa, Okla., have identified an abnormal link between the autonomic and central nervous systems, specifically via communication between the heart and part of the brain's frontal cortex, in women with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).

2 Feb 2022

When the surges just keep coming: A view from the covid vortex

Dr. Rais Vohra has impeccable timing. He stepped into his role as interim health officer of Fresno County just months before the start of the covid-19 pandemic.

7 Dec 2021

Genetically engineered bacteria can monitor health from within

That feeling in your gut? Well, it's in your head, but some of it does truly start in the gastrointestinal tract.

12 Nov 2021

Earlier epinephrine administration associated with better recovery after cardiac arrest

Earlier epinephrine treatment during a cardiac arrest is linked to better recovery compared to later treatment, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Resuscitation Science Symposium (ReSS) 2021.

8 Nov 2021

Research reveals the impact of nicotine-containing e-cigarettes on the body

Using e-cigarettes containing nicotine causes an immediate increase in the formation of blood clots and a deterioration in the ability of small blood vessels to expand and dilate, as well as raised heart rate and blood pressure, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress.

6 Sep 2021

Can COVID-19 vaccines affect athletic performance in the short term?

Getting the COVID-19 vaccine — especially the second shot — can produce minor side effects such as aches and fever that tend to go away after a day or two. Adding to the list, a small study from the University of Arizona found that people may find it slightly challenging to exercise after getting a two-dose coronavirus vaccine.

3 Sep 2021

Differential localization may explain different physiological functions of receptors

In the heart there are two different subtypes of beta-adrenergic receptors - beta1 and beta2 - which are activated by the stress hormones adrenaline and noradrenaline.

15 Jun 2021

Scientists explain possible causes of anaphylaxis following mRNA COVID-19 vaccination

New research from a team of scientists at the Centre for Research in Molecular Modeling, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Concordia University in Canada, has aimed to determine the potential causes of anaphylaxis or allergic reactions reported in some individuals after receiving COVID-19 vaccines, including the mRNA vaccines by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna.

1 Jun 2021

Adrenaline News and Research

Neuroscientists study the formation of fear memories in the brain's emotional hub

Educational attainment associated with better health in Black women

Researchers unravel how parent's gene impact the behavior of children

Study reveals a direct correlation between fat browning and consumption of flavan 3-ols

Study finds abnormal link between autonomic and central nervous systems in patients with generalized anxiety disorder

When the surges just keep coming: A view from the covid vortex

Genetically engineered bacteria can monitor health from within

Earlier epinephrine administration associated with better recovery after cardiac arrest

Research reveals the impact of nicotine-containing e-cigarettes on the body

Can COVID-19 vaccines affect athletic performance in the short term?

Differential localization may explain different physiological functions of receptors

Scientists explain possible causes of anaphylaxis following mRNA COVID-19 vaccination

New research sheds light on what causes sudden unexpected death in epilepsy

Study: Parents of children with food allergies experience worry, anxiety and stress

Study explains why antipsychotic medications lead to weight gain, promote metabolic syndrome

Covid ‘decimated our staff’ as the pandemic ravages health workers of color in US

‘Nine months into it, the adrenaline is gone and it’s just exhausting’

Computers could use subtle facial features to recognize congenital adrenal hyperplasia

‘Is this worth my life?’: Traveling health workers decry COVID care conditions

Allergy charities encourage parents, teachers to ‘Check It, Don’t Chance It’ to safeguard allergic children

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

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