How stress can weaken defenses: How the ‘fight-or-flight’ response impairs cellular defense mechanisms
Research from the lab of Mark Alkema, PhD, professor of neurobiology, sheds light on how the “flight-or-flight” response impairs long-term […]
New research from North Carolina State University finds that being convicted of a crime is associated with a decline in […] Researchers in South Korea have found that patients with family and personal history of allergic reactions to contrast media are […] They’re physically and emotionally wounded — most likely suffering from post-traumatic stress. Members of the United States military who serve […] Have you ever tried to stay away from fast food, but found hard-to-ignore signals that represent its availability — like […] A UCLA-led research team has developed a faster and more accurate way to determine where the many bacteria that live […] The gut microbiome is a complex, interconnected ecosystem of species. And, like any ecosystem, some organisms are predators and some […] Seven key measures of heart health may help predict future risk of cardiovascular disease, according to researchers. They added that […] Stress related disorders — conditions triggered by a significant life event or trauma — may be linked to a heightened […] In a study published in Economics & Human Biology researchers from Lehigh University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison found that […]Workplace Health
How the justice system can affect physical, mental health
Genetics may play a role in reaction to CT contrast agents
Yet another way dogs help the military: aeromedical patient evacuations: Nursing study demonstrates feasibility, efficacy of animal-assisted interventions in a military setting
Ignoring cues for alcohol and fast food is hard — but is it out of our control?
New tool can pinpoint origins of the gut’s bacteria
Just a phage? How bacteria’s predators can shape the gut microbiome: Study finds that bacteriophages can have a cascade of effects on the microbiome and change metabolite levels, with implications for therapeutic use
Seven key health measures help predict future risk of heart disease
Stress-related disorders linked to heightened risk of cardiovascular disease: Risk is particularly high during the first year after diagnosis
Pregnant women with long commutes to work at increased risk for adverse birth outcomes