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Innovative study on asthma inflammation funded by NIH/NIAID grant

In a significant stride for respiratory medicine, Lundquist Institute (TLI) investigator Nicholas Jendzjowsky, PhD, has been awarded a prestigious grant from the National Institute of Health/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIH/NIAID). This grant, totaling $298,800, not only underscores TLI's commitment to pioneering research and excellence in respiratory medicine and exercise physiology but also…

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Study reports rising rates of craniofacial injuries related to exercise and weightlifting

Numbers of craniofacial injuries related to exercise and weightlifting have increased sharply over the past decade, reports a study in The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.  "Incidence of craniofacial injury significantly increased between 2013 and 2022, illuminating the need for better education and risk mitigation…

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Physical activity is directly related to the risk of depression in married women, but not in married men

In a recent study published in BMC Public Health, researchers explored the association between physical exercise and depression risk among married individuals. Study:  Relationship between physical activity and risk of depression in a married group . Image Credit: ViDI Studio/Shutterstock.com Background Depression is a global health problem that causes chronic discomfort, low back…

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Objective risk information motivates preeclampsia prevention among pregnant patients

A new study in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth finds that objective information about risk of preeclampsia could be key to driving patient behavior change and creates motivation among pregnant patients to follow provider recommendations on prevention, even among those who are medication-hesitant. Key findings include: 91% of the study participants desired predictive testing for preeclampsia…

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Metformin boosts appetite-suppressing metabolite, new study finds

A recent study published in the journal Nature Metabolism showed that metformin treatment significantly increases blood levels of N-lactoyl phenylalanine (Lac-Phe), an appetite-suppressing metabolite. Metformin, used for type 2 diabetes (T2D) treatment, reduces blood glucose and suppresses appetite. It is prescribed to more than 150 million individuals worldwide. However, the mechanisms of its therapeutic effects…

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