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Are your ‘takeaway’ coffees exceeding daily recommended levels for caffeine intake?

The caffeine content in various popular coffee servings to assess their safety regarding recommended daily intake limits.

26 Jul 2024

Study reveals enhanced electron transport in folded peptides

What puts the electronic pep in peptides? A folded structure, according to a new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

26 Jul 2024

UK initiative aims to transform MND research through health data collaboration

MND is a devastating disease affecting the motor neurones in the brain and spinal cord, leading to progressive muscle weakness and paralysis.

25 Jul 2024

Experimental cancer drug could make thinking easier for individuals with Rett syndrome

An experimental cancer drug could make thinking easier for individuals with Rett syndrome, a rare disorder linked to autism, according to new research from the University of California San Diego -; a discovery that could lead to therapies for patients with other neurological conditions.

25 Jul 2024

Stanford's muscle chips reveal microgravity's impact on muscle regeneration

A gentle rumble ran under Ngan Huang's feet as a rocket carrying her research-;live, human muscle cells grown on scaffolds fixed on tiny chips-;lifted off, climbed, and disappeared into the sky to the International Space Station National Laboratory.

25 Jul 2024

Tiny titin mutation linked to developmental heart defects and adult atrial fibrillation

Millions of adults have atrial fibrillation -; an irregular beating of the upper chambers of the heart that yields increased risk of heart failure, stroke and death.

25 Jul 2024

Breakthrough gene therapy restores dystrophin protein in Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Indiana University School of Medicine researchers have made a significant breakthrough in developing a new gene therapy approach that restores full-length dystrophin protein, which could lead to new treatments for people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).

24 Jul 2024

High belly and arm fat linked to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's risk

People with high levels of body fat stored in their belly or arms may be more likely to develop diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's than people with low levels of fat in these areas, according to a study published in the July 24, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

24 Jul 2024

Lifestyle and socioeconomic status affect health impacts of ultra-processed foods

A recent study found that lifestyle and socioeconomic factors influence the negative impact of ultra-processed foods (UPF) on health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Higher UPF intake is linked to poorer physical health, especially among women, smokers, and those with low socioeconomic status.

24 Jul 2024

GeneMAP: A new tTool for mapping metabolic gene functions

There's a glaring gap in our knowledge of cell metabolism: in many cases, we still don't know exactly how nutrients are transported into the cell.

23 Jul 2024

Obese children infected with dengue appear to be at higher risk of hospitalization

Very overweight children infected with dengue appear to be at higher risk of hospitalization, according to researchers who say more public awareness is needed about the risks of obesity and severe disease.

23 Jul 2024

Triboelectric sensors transform athletic monitoring in badminton

Today's athletes are always on the lookout for new techniques and equipment to help them train more effectively.

23 Jul 2024

Evaluation and treatment of early Lyme disease

Every year in the United States, an estimated 476,000 people are diagnosed and treated for Lyme disease. The estimate comes from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

23 Jul 2024

UH research identifies key mechanisms of skeletal muscle regeneration

Newly published research from the University of Houston College of Pharmacy identifies key mechanisms of skeletal muscle regeneration and growth of muscles following resistance exercise.

22 Jul 2024

Study reveals age-related differences in amputation rates following PAD surgery

People in their 50s with severe peripheral artery disease or PAD may be more likely than people in their 80s to undergo leg amputation one to five years after emergency surgery to restore blood flow to the lower limbs, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association's flagship journal Circulation.

22 Jul 2024

Muscle News and Research

Are your ‘takeaway’ coffees exceeding daily recommended levels for caffeine intake?

Study reveals enhanced electron transport in folded peptides

UK initiative aims to transform MND research through health data collaboration

Experimental cancer drug could make thinking easier for individuals with Rett syndrome

Stanford's muscle chips reveal microgravity's impact on muscle regeneration

Tiny titin mutation linked to developmental heart defects and adult atrial fibrillation

Breakthrough gene therapy restores dystrophin protein in Duchenne muscular dystrophy

High belly and arm fat linked to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's risk

Lifestyle and socioeconomic status affect health impacts of ultra-processed foods

GeneMAP: A new tTool for mapping metabolic gene functions

Obese children infected with dengue appear to be at higher risk of hospitalization

Triboelectric sensors transform athletic monitoring in badminton

Evaluation and treatment of early Lyme disease

UH research identifies key mechanisms of skeletal muscle regeneration

Study reveals age-related differences in amputation rates following PAD surgery

Study finds limited evidence for massage therapy's effectiveness in pain relief

Early adulthood obesity linked to adverse heart outcomes in later life, study finds

Breakthrough in aging research: Blocking IL-11 extends lifespan and improves health in mice

Blocking IL-11 protein extends lifespan and health in mice by 25%, study shows

Porcine study reveals meurotoxic and pro-inflammatory effects of microplastics on enteric nervous system

E-Cigarettes and Ethanol: A forensic Perspective on Vaping

Understanding Consumer-Consented Data to Optimize Digital Health Programs

The Future is Wearable: Advancing Human Health Through Portable Spectroscopy

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