Prednisone, the current standard of care used to treat kids with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), reduces chronic inflammation but has harsh side effects. Eplerenone, a […]
Dropping individual mandate penalty could reduce coverage enrollment, increase premiums
The individual mandate that requires most Americans to purchase some level of health insurance continues to be one of the most controversial aspects of the […]
Sac with spiral surface patterns facilitate substance delivery
Faceted microfilms made up of liquid crystals arranged in spiral patterns can help squeeze through membranes and deliver helpful molecules. Imagine a micron-sized ball of […]
Single workout can boost metabolism for days: Study offers insight into brain’s potential role in fitness, diabetes therapy
Lounging around all weekend may weigh heavy on the minds of the health conscious. But these sedentary stretches may not affect the waistline, provided they’re […]
New marker provides insights into the development of type 2 diabetes
Small chemical changes in the DNA building blocks, which may be influenceable by lifestyle factors, can reduce the amount of IGFBP2. A DIfE / DZD […]
Sitting is NOT the new smoking, contrary to popular myth
No, sitting is not the new smoking, despite what countless newspaper articles have peddled in recent years. That’s the consensus from an international team of […]
For older adults, does eating enough protein help delay disability?
To live successfully and independently, older adults need to be able to manage two different levels of life skills: basic daily care and basic housekeeping […]