Eating more potassium-rich foods may be effective for lowering blood pressure
New research from the University of Waterloo suggests increasing the ratio of dietary potassium to sodium intake may be more ...
Tag: Physiology
ChatGPT improves exercise for neurodivergent kids
A University of Michigan research team has used AI to help deliver exercise "snacks" to kids with autism. The research ...
Targeting a key protein outside of the brain could help manage Parkinson's-related heart issues
Parkinson's doesn't just affect movement and the brain - it may also impact the heart, according to new research from ...
Conversations on AFM: Exploring the nanomechanics of living cells
Sponsored Content by Bruker BioAFMReviewed by Emily MageeMar 27 2025 In this interview with News Medical Life Sciences, Prof. Dr. Kristina ...
Targeting brain’s waste removal system may help combat cognitive decline
As aging bodies decline, the brain loses the ability to cleanse itself of waste, a scenario that scientists think could ...
One-third of older Canadians face nutrition risks and health concerns
One-third of Canadian adults aged 55 or older are nutritionally at risk, potentially leading to increased hospital stays, more emergency visits and physician consultations for ...
Study reveals how breathing regulates pupil size and vision
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have discovered a fundamental mechanism that affects the size of the pupil, namely our ...
Gut bacteria influence brain protein modifications by carbohydrates
Our guts are home to trillions of bacteria, and research over the last few decades has established how essential they ...
Study examines how diet impacts gene expression in fat tissue
As many as 40% of Americans are obese, putting them at an increased risk for high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, ...
Ancient brain circuit stabilizes gaze during movement in early development
An ancient brain circuit, which enables the eyes to reflexively rotate up as the body tilts down, tunes itself early ...