Observing synapses in action: Images capture real-time neurotransmitter release

A vesicle, only a few nanometers in size and filled with neurotransmitters, approaches a cell membrane, fuses with it, and ...

Can vitamin D lower risk of heart attack? Here’s what the science shows.

Low levels of vitamin D seem to raise your risk of heart attack but scientists are still figuring out why—and whether ...

Doctor warns about viral supplement that raises blood pressure and heart rate: Are you using it?

Health experts warn about the overuse of electrolyte supplements. These supplements, popular for strenuous activities, ...
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Quiz: Test your sodium IQ

Sodium is an important mineral that plays a key role in helping your body run smoothly. Getting the right amount of sodium in ...

Cancer messenger substances disrupt muscle function and trigger muscle breakdown

Cancer patients often lose excessive amounts of weight. This affects up to 80% of patients and is mainly due to a decrease in ...

iPS-Derived Heart Muscle Transplant Improves Cardiac Functions

A clinical trial by a Tokyo-based venture company originating from Keio University has confirmed that transplanting cardiac muscle cell clusters called cardiomyocyte spheroids created from induced ...