Two chemicals widely used to flavor electronic cigarettes may impair the function of cilia in the human airway, according to a new study led by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Cilia are antennae-like protuberances that are present on 50 percent to 75 percent of the cells that line human airways. They play… Read More: E-cigarette flavorings may damage cilia production and function »
Type 2 diabetes is a serious disease that can take a major toll on your body over time. It can damage your eyesight, kidneys, nerves, and leave you at risk for infections if you have a wound. And now, new research suggests that diabetes may affect the state of your mental health, particularly if you… Read More: Early Diabetes Linked to Mental Health Issues »
Signaling through interleukin-10 (IL-10) receptors on gut immune cells plays a critical role in protecting the gut lining and microbiota from disruption caused by whipworms, according to a study published January 31 in the open-access journal PLOS Pathogens by María Duque-Correa of the Wellcome Sanger Institute in the UK, and colleagues. The human gut is… Read More: How whipworms wreak havoc on the gut »
What do you do if your new client is not only pregnant, but has never really been an “exerciser?” This can be a challenging situation for a fitness professional, especially if you are new to training pregnant women. You will likely find conflicting information on what your client should and should not be doing, and… Read More: How to Train a Pregnant Client Who’s New to Exercise »