New research shows that high levels of antihistamine drugs can reduce fitness gains For some, the word “histamine” might evoke thoughts of seasonal allergies: runny noses, scratchy throats and itchy eyes. But the molecule also influences exercise performance. A new... Continue Reading →
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in individuals over 65, characterized by abnormal changes in the macular, resulting in reduced vision and distorted objects. Dry AMD accounts for 90% of all AMD cases, with relatively... Continue Reading →
A research team co-led by a physician-scientist at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson’s Sarver Heart Center found that a subset of artificial heart patients can regenerate heart muscle, which may open the door to new ways to treat and... Continue Reading →
A study using UK Biobank data has found that high cardiovascular risk factors, including obesity, are linked to accelerated brain volume loss, affecting the regions in the temporal lobe that are crucial for memory and sensory processing. The long term... Continue Reading →
You'd expect excessive athletic training to make the body tired, but can it make the brain tired too? A new study reported in the journal Current Biology on September 26 suggests that the answer is "yes." When researchers imposed an excessive training... Continue Reading →
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