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Scientists identify the neural basis of pleasant touch sensation

Studying mice, scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified a neural circuit and a neuropeptide -; a chemical messenger that carries signals between nerve cells -; that transmit the sensation known as pleasant touch from the skin to the brain.

28 Apr 2022

CDC report shows the prevalence of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy among delivery hospitalizations

The prevalence of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (HDP) among delivery hospitalizations increased from about 13% in 2017 to 16% in 2019, affecting at least 1 in 7 delivery hospitalizations during this period, according to a CDC report.

28 Apr 2022

Combined yoga interventions provide more relaxation and less stress

Yoga is often equated with acrobatic stretching exercises that are supposed to induce relaxation and a better body awareness.

28 Apr 2022

A cigarette smoke compound affects cartilage homeostasis

Cigarette smoke has been shown to deleteriously affect human health. For example, degenerative disc diseases are increasingly linked to cigarette smoking.

28 Apr 2022

Adult vaccination rates and social determinants of health influenced children’s mental health during pandemic

Adult vaccination rates and social determinants of health-;or the social and economic conditions in which families live and work-;have played an important role in children's mental health during the pandemic, according to a new study led by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.

27 Apr 2022

Research helps better understand the biomechanics of human skin

Human skin has evolved to allow maximum durability and flexibility, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.

27 Apr 2022

Residential exposure to greenspace may improve overall cognitive function

New evidence links residential exposure to greenspace, such as green vegetation, as a potential population-level approach to improve processing speed and attention, and overall cognitive function.

27 Apr 2022

Intestinal inflammation liberates chemicals that nourish the growth of E. coli in Crohn's disease

A multi-year study of the role of E. coli gut bacteria in Crohn's disease finds that intestinal inflammation liberates chemicals that nourish the bacteria's growth and promotes their ability to cause inflammation.

27 Apr 2022

Increased incidence of COVID-19 breakthrough cases associated with psychiatric disorders

Researchers investigated the relationship between past psychiatric disorder diagnoses and breakthrough cases of COVID-19 in fully vaccinated people.

27 Apr 2022

Chromogranin A plasma levels increase in COVID - predict mortality

A recent paper posted to the Public Library of Science (PLOS) ONE journal showed that plasma levels of chromogranin A (CgA) could predict death in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients.

27 Apr 2022

Discovery about human cells’ stress response could deepen the understanding of various cancers

The communications line between two critical parts of a human cell could be the key to cell survival under stress - a discovery that could deepen our understanding of various cancers, according to new research from the University of Surrey.

26 Apr 2022

New insights into the link between EMFs, calcium and Alzheimer’s disease

For almost a quarter of a century, researchers have been studying and publishing on the effect of calcium on Alzheimer's Disease. Research has led to the development of the calcium hypothesis of Alzheimer's disease, which argues that Alzheimer's is caused by excessive intracellular calcium.

26 Apr 2022

Stress News and Research

Scientists identify the neural basis of pleasant touch sensation

CDC report shows the prevalence of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy among delivery hospitalizations

Combined yoga interventions provide more relaxation and less stress

A cigarette smoke compound affects cartilage homeostasis

Adult vaccination rates and social determinants of health influenced children’s mental health during pandemic

Research helps better understand the biomechanics of human skin

Residential exposure to greenspace may improve overall cognitive function

Intestinal inflammation liberates chemicals that nourish the growth of E. coli in Crohn's disease

Increased incidence of COVID-19 breakthrough cases associated with psychiatric disorders

Chromogranin A plasma levels increase in COVID - predict mortality

Discovery about human cells’ stress response could deepen the understanding of various cancers

New insights into the link between EMFs, calcium and Alzheimer’s disease

Cognitive development in children could be affected by parental type 1 diabetes

New discovery about nature’s ‘high-end machinery’ could have big implications for biology

Analysis finds reductions in cigarette use among people with major depression, substance use disorder

Pioneering research receives prestigious grant to improve treatment for insomnia and anxiety

Study investigates link between African American couples’ relationship quality and depressive symptoms

Genetic variations in critical mitochondrial enzyme play a role in age-related mobility changes

Study finds a bidirectional link between gastrointestinal issues and internalized symptoms in kids with autism

Understanding the Choice Between Individual Versus Social Housing Mice and Its Impact On Research

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

Automating research - solutions and best practices

How can microdialysis benefit drug development

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