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UrduRockville, Md. (September 15, 2023)—New and unique shear stress patterns can occur in angiogenic capillary (new blood vessel growth) networks, according to a new study in the journal Function. There was also enhancement of low shear stress regions by red…
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New Evidence Bolsters Theory E-cigarettes May Increase Stroke Risk
There is new evidence that bolsters a possible link between e-cigarette use and increased risk of stroke, according to researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder.
Nobel Laureate and Wildlife Ecophysiologist to Speak at American Physiology Summit
The American Physiology Summit will feature top scientists and inspiring speakers, including Nobel Laureate David Julius, PhD, and renowned wildlife ecophysiologist Terrie Williams, PhD, who will give keynote presentations.
Climate Change Negatively Affecting School Sharks
Preliminary research data suggest warmer temperatures and increased salt levels might have negative effects on the behavior and physiology of school sharks.
Faulty Neurotransmitter Causes Weak, Overactive Bladder in Mice
Rockville, Md. (September 8, 2022)—Urinating more frequently and in lower volumes can be a sign of overactive bladder, according to physiologists from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School in Boston. Researchers investigated how the smooth muscle in…
APS Launches New Center for Physiology Education
The American Physiological Society (APS) today launched the Center for Physiology Education, an online headquarters for physiology educators to gather, collaborate, engage and learn.
Journaling Improves Medical Students’ Study Habits, Physical and Mental Health
Journaling helped medical students improve their study habits, as well as their physical and mental health and self-confidence, according to a study from Universidad de los Andes in Colombia.
Researchers Unexpectedly Identify Potential Causes of Asthma, COPD
Rockville, Md. (November 8, 2021)—The activation of muscarinic acetylcholine (M2) receptors could be one of the causes of diseases like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to the findings of a new study in the journal Function. The…
Physiologists Celebrate 100 Years of Insulin
This year marks 100 years since physiologists discovered insulin. The lifesaving drug has given millions of people with diabetes worldwide a second chance at life. APS is making available several of the leading experts in the field of endocrinology to…
Nucleus Type-specific DNA Methylomics Reveals Epigenetic ‘Memory’ of Prior Adaptation in Skeletal Muscle
Rockville, Md. (August 10, 2021)—New data from research conducted in adult mice show that distinct epigenetic (the study of changes in organisms) changes occur in muscle fiber and non-muscle fiber nuclei with exercise training, and that some DNA methylation alterations…
New Data Show Vaping During Pregnancy Is Harmful to Offspring through Adulthood
The use of e-cigarettes (vaping) during pregnancy poses a significant health risk for the offspring, impairing blood vessel function even into adulthood, according to a new study by researchers at West Virginia University’s (WVU) School of Medicine.
One Year of Aerobic Exercise Training May Reduce Risk of Alzheimer’s in Older Adults
New research suggests one year of moderate-to-vigorous intensity aerobic exercise training improved cardiorespiratory fitness, cerebral blood flow regulation, memory and executive function in people with mild cognitive impairment. The data suggest improvement in cerebrovascular function from exercise training also has the potential to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in older adults.
Low-fiber, High-fat Diets Adversely Impact the Gut
Physiologists at Laval University in Canada have discovered that diets containing low fiber and high fat cause significant shifts in the gut microbiome.
Researchers Announce ‘Breakthrough’ in Treating Alzheimer’s Disease
Rockville, Md. (February 25, 2021)—Researchers from the University of Vermont’s Larner College of Medicine describe promising new results of an Alzheimer’s disease treatment study as a “breakthrough.” The study, conducted in mice, shows that a blood flow deficit in the…
Harmful Effects of E-cigarettes Long Known, But Researchers Want to Uncover More
Rockville, Md. (February 11, 2021)—The popularity of e-cigarettes continues to grow, especially among children and young adults. Some researchers have even suggested the devices are safer than traditional cigarettes. But a new research article published in the American Physiological Society’s…
Chocolate-flavored E-cigarettes Are Most Harmful to Your Airways
New research shows chocolate-flavored e-cigarettes are “particularly harmful” to the lungs.
Timing of Food Intake Drives the Circadian Rhythm of Blood Pressure
Rockville, Md. (December 3, 2020)—Blood pressure (BP) in healthy people drops at night up to 20% lower than the daytime average in a process known as BP dipping. Nighttime BP is considered an important gauge of BP management. When BP…
Kidney Tube that Controls Salt Balance Smaller in Women than Men
A long-held belief that the distal convoluted tubule (DCT) in the kidney is bigger in women than men has been disproven, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Physiology-Renal Physiology.
New Kidney Function Research will Require Revision of Contemporary Medical Textbooks
Rockville, Md. (September 17, 2020)—Researchers have identified fundamental relationships between water and ion reabsorption, as well as cross talk between sugar reabsorption and fluid reabsorption as it relates to kidney functions. In addition, researchers concluded that the required balance between…
Scientists Trace Path from PTSD to Heart Disease
A new study helps explain why people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) face a higher risk of heart disease at an earlier age than people without PTSD.