Can emotion help a heart beat stronger?
U. ROCHESTER (US)—Emotions such as fear and rage are often accompanied by a strong heartbeat. New research suggests that those natural responses may also be used to combat heart failure. Continue…
Friday, June 25, 2010 16:42 - 1 Comment
Health & Medicine - Jun 14, 2010 11:01 - 0 Comments
Flu’s evolution strikes perfect balance
U. ROCHESTER (US)—The flu’s secret formula for effectively evolving within and between species appears to be a balancing act—producing enough mutations to spread and adapt to its environment but not so many that they lead to its demise. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jun 2, 2010 17:11 - 0 Comments
Target platelets to fight cerebral malaria
U. ROCHESTER (US)— New research in the fight against cerebral malaria is focusing on platelets—known for their role in blood clotting—as playing an important role in stimulating the immune system and turning on molecules that increase inflammation. (more…)
Health & Medicine - May 28, 2010 13:36 - 3 Comments
When good cholesterol goes bad
U. ROCHESTER (US)—HDL cholesterol, long thought of as “good” cholesterol actually places certain patients at high risk for recurrent coronary events, including chest pain, heart attack, and death. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Apr 6, 2010 9:40 - 7 Comments
Senior road warriors losing the safety battle
U. ROCHESTER (US)—Continuing to ride a motorcycle may keep some senior citizens young at heart, but they are more likely to be injured or die as a result of a mishap when compared to their younger counterparts. (more…)
