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Calorie restriction resulted in changes in human muscle cells consistent with improved muscle health. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - October 31, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Discrimination may lead to unhealthy gut-brain changes
People who reported high levels of discrimination in their daily lives had increased brain activity in response to unhealthy food triggers. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - October 24, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How SARS-CoV-2 contributes to heart attacks and strokes
The virus that causes COVID-19 can infect coronary arteries and increase inflammation in atherosclerotic plaques. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - October 24, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
App aids early screening for autism
A tablet-based app that records toddlers ’ responses to videos holds promise for improved early detection and intervention. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - October 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Research in Context: Obesity and metabolic health
Losing weight and reversing obesity might seem straightforward: eat fewer calories than you burn. But that ’s not as easy as it sounds. This special feature explores the many factors that affect the body’s metabolism. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - October 5, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Immune response to eating chitin linked to better health
Eating a type of dietary fiber called chitin evoked an immune response in mice that was linked to better metabolic health. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - September 26, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Touch-sensing protein plays role in sexual response
A protein called PIEZO2, which helps the body to sense light touch, appears to be involved in normal genital sensitivity. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - September 26, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Biomarker tracks recovery from depression
Researchers identified a unique pattern of brain activity, a “biomarker,” that can detect a patent’s response to deep-brain stimulation for treating severe depression. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - September 25, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
A potential blood test for Parkinson ’s disease
A blood test that measures damage to cells ’ mitochondria was able to distinguish people with Parkinson’s disease from those without. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - September 19, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Tiny implanted devices give insights for treating brain tumors
A tiny device implanted during brain surgery could help provide personalized information about a tumor ’s potential responses to cancer-fighting drugs. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - September 19, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Cold virus may set the stage for Long COVID
Prior infection with a common cold coronavirus may predispose some people to develop Long COVID. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - September 18, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Advancing molecular insights into cancer
A resource built with genomic, proteomic, and clinical data from more than 1,000 tumors across 10 cancer types can help researchers uncover new molecular insights into how cancers develop and progress. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - September 12, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy in young athletes
In a study of brains from contact sport players who died before reaching 30, more than 40% had chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - September 12, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Protein may be linked to exercise intolerance in ME/CFS
A study suggested that high levels of a protein may reduce energy production in the muscle cells of people with ME/CFS. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - September 12, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Air pollution linked to dementia cases
Higher levels of a type of air pollution called PM2.5 were linked to a higher number of dementia cases developing over time. (Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH))
Source: NIH Research Matters from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - September 5, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
