Latest news from International Union of Physiological Sciences on Newswise en-us Copyright 2024 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/blocking-a-hormone-s-action-in-immune-cells-may-reduce-heart-disease-risk/?sc=rsin /articles/blocking-a-hormone-s-action-in-immune-cells-may-reduce-heart-disease-risk/?sc=rsin Sat, 05 Oct 2019 10:00:00 EST Blocking the mineralocorticoid receptor (MR)--a protein that helps maintain normal levels of salt and water in the body--in immune cells may help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke by improving blood vessel health. The study will be presented today at the American Physiological Society (APS) Aldosterone and ENaC in Health and Disease: The Kidney and Beyond Conference in Estes Park, Colo. International Union of Physiological Sciences /articles/short-term-probiotics-regimen-may-help-treat-gout-kidney-disease/?sc=rsin /articles/short-term-probiotics-regimen-may-help-treat-gout-kidney-disease/?sc=rsin Thu, 03 Oct 2019 21:00:00 EST New research suggests that an individualized probiotic therapy regimen may improve symptoms of gout, gout-related kidney disease and other signs of metabolic syndrome. The study will be presented today at the American Physiological Society (APS) Aldosterone and ENaC in Health and Disease: The Kidney and Beyond Conference in Estes Park, Colo. International Union of Physiological Sciences /articles/international-physiologists-release-report-detailing-a-path-forward-for-physiology/?sc=rsin /articles/international-physiologists-release-report-detailing-a-path-forward-for-physiology/?sc=rsin Fri, 11 Aug 2017 08:05:00 EST The International Union of Physiological Sciences (IUPS) released the new report "Physiology: Current Trends and Future Challenges" to delegates attending its World Congress, which was held August 1-5, 2017, in Rio de Janeiro. The landmark report outlines seven recommendations to help physiologists and professional scientific societies grow and support physiology. International Union of Physiological Sciences