Latest news from American Physiological Society (APS) on Newswise en-us Copyright 2025 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/gene-expression-differences-in-fat-tissue-may-inform-targeted-treatment-for-obesity/?sc=rsin /articles/gene-expression-differences-in-fat-tissue-may-inform-targeted-treatment-for-obesity/?sc=rsin Thu, 12 Dec 2024 07:00:21 EST New research reveals significant differences in gene expression related to metabolism, inflammation and cardioprotection in the fat tissue of lean and obese mice. These findings could advance the development of targeted therapies for different types of adipose tissue, addressing critical health concerns. American Physiological Society (APS) /articles/hot-water-immersion-better-than-cold-to-maintain-exercise-performance/?sc=rsin /articles/hot-water-immersion-better-than-cold-to-maintain-exercise-performance/?sc=rsin Thu, 21 Nov 2024 08:00:00 EST Soaking in a hot tub may be preferable to an icy cold bath after exercise if the goal is to maintain optimum performance, according to a new study. This is especially true for those competing in back-to-back races in a short time span. The research will be presented at the 2024 Integrative Physiology of Exercise conference, Nov. 20-22, in State College, Pennsylvania. American Physiological Society (APS) /articles/kettlebell-training-may-help-maintain-muscle-strength-in-older-adults/?sc=rsin /articles/kettlebell-training-may-help-maintain-muscle-strength-in-older-adults/?sc=rsin Thu, 21 Nov 2024 08:00:00 EST Kettlebell training may help reduce inflammation and increase muscle strength as we age, even in people who have not been physically active in the past. The findings from a new study will be presented at the 2024 Integrative Physiology of Exercise conference, Nov. 20-22, in State College, Pennsylvania. American Physiological Society (APS) /articles/females-heal-more-quickly-than-males-after-muscle-injuries/?sc=rsin /articles/females-heal-more-quickly-than-males-after-muscle-injuries/?sc=rsin Thu, 21 Nov 2024 08:00:00 EST Females may begin to recover twice as fast as males when it comes to muscle injuries, according to a new study in mice. The findings support the idea of forming individualized treatment plans based on a person's biological sex. The research will be presented at the 2024 Integrative Physiology of Exercise conference, Nov. 20-22, in State College, Pennsylvania. American Physiological Society (APS) /articles/pre-workout-beetroot-juice-improves-fitness-gains-in-late-postmenopausal-women/?sc=rsin /articles/pre-workout-beetroot-juice-improves-fitness-gains-in-late-postmenopausal-women/?sc=rsin Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:00:50 EST Drinking beetroot juice before a workout could enhance the benefits of exercise training in postmenopausal women, according to new research published in the American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology. American Physiological Society (APS) /articles/e-cigarette-residue-exposure-in-utero-shows-lasting-effects-on-immune-response/?sc=rsin /articles/e-cigarette-residue-exposure-in-utero-shows-lasting-effects-on-immune-response/?sc=rsin Thu, 14 Nov 2024 15:00:19 EST Results from a new animal study published in the American Journal of Physiology-Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology found that maternal exposure to e-cigarette residues, with or without nicotine, affected offspring's immune response later in life. American Physiological Society (APS) /articles/feeling-constipated-you-may-have-a-higher-risk-for-heart-disease/?sc=rsin /articles/feeling-constipated-you-may-have-a-higher-risk-for-heart-disease/?sc=rsin Tue, 29 Oct 2024 07:00:04 EST People with constipation may have a higher risk of having a heart attack or stroke, and the risk increases in people who also have high blood pressure. The findings of a new study are published in the American Journal of Physiology-Heart and Circulatory Physiology. The study has been chosen as an APSselect article for October. American Physiological Society (APS) /articles/brain-blood-flow-resistance-more-common-in-older-adults-with-cognitive-problems/?sc=rsin /articles/brain-blood-flow-resistance-more-common-in-older-adults-with-cognitive-problems/?sc=rsin Tue, 22 Oct 2024 07:00:19 EST Older adults with mild cognitive impairment showed greater resistance to brain blood flow compared to those without cognitive impediments. American Physiological Society (APS) /articles/journal-launches-with-new-focus-on-interorgan-communication/?sc=rsin /articles/journal-launches-with-new-focus-on-interorgan-communication/?sc=rsin Mon, 14 Oct 2024 07:00:40 EST The American Physiological Society and Wiley announce the relaunch of Comprehensive Physiology, now featuring a new scope focused on interorgan communication. American Physiological Society (APS) /articles/lactic-acid-helps-blood-vessels-relax-could-improve-muscle-and-heart-health/?sc=rsin /articles/lactic-acid-helps-blood-vessels-relax-could-improve-muscle-and-heart-health/?sc=rsin Thu, 10 Oct 2024 08:00:22 EST A new study in rats shows that lactate, a substance found in the muscles, initiates a cascade of actions in the muscles that helps blood vessels relax. The surprising results are published ahead of print in the journal Function. American Physiological Society (APS) /articles/victor-ambros-and-gary-ruvkun-named-2024-nobel-laureates-in-physiology-or-medicine/?sc=rsin /articles/victor-ambros-and-gary-ruvkun-named-2024-nobel-laureates-in-physiology-or-medicine/?sc=rsin Mon, 07 Oct 2024 13:30:38 EST The American Physiological Society (APS) congratulates Victor Ambros, PhD, and Gary Ruvkun, PhD, the 2024 recipients of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. American Physiological Society (APS) /articles/endurance-exercise-without-weight-loss-may-reduce-body-fat/?sc=rsin /articles/endurance-exercise-without-weight-loss-may-reduce-body-fat/?sc=rsin Wed, 18 Sep 2024 07:00:17 EST Participating in a high volume of exercise over a short period of time, such as cycling hundreds of miles in a few days, could reduce body fat levels without weight loss. The first-of-its-kind study is published ahead of print in the American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism and has been chosen as an APSselect article for September. American Physiological Society (APS) /articles/chronic-kidney-disease-linked-to-key-cardiovascular-risk-precursor/?sc=rsin /articles/chronic-kidney-disease-linked-to-key-cardiovascular-risk-precursor/?sc=rsin Tue, 17 Sep 2024 08:30:13 EST American Physiological Society (APS) /articles/hypertension-disrupts-natural-blood-pressure-dipping-rhythm-in-both-sexes/?sc=rsin /articles/hypertension-disrupts-natural-blood-pressure-dipping-rhythm-in-both-sexes/?sc=rsin Wed, 11 Sep 2024 10:30:52 EST High blood pressure disrupts natural day-and-night blood pressure dipping patterns in males and females, according to a new study from Tulane University School of Medicine. American Physiological Society (APS) /articles/dolphin-serum-protects-blood-vessel-function-in-older-mice/?sc=rsin /articles/dolphin-serum-protects-blood-vessel-function-in-older-mice/?sc=rsin Fri, 06 Sep 2024 18:05:58 EST American Physiological Society (APS) /articles/cannabis-exposure-during-pregnancy-had-sex-dependent-effects-on-rats-breathing-in-adult-offspring/?sc=rsin /articles/cannabis-exposure-during-pregnancy-had-sex-dependent-effects-on-rats-breathing-in-adult-offspring/?sc=rsin Fri, 06 Sep 2024 18:05:54 EST American Physiological Society (APS) /articles/older-women-are-at-greater-risk-of-heat-stress-than-older-men/?sc=rsin /articles/older-women-are-at-greater-risk-of-heat-stress-than-older-men/?sc=rsin Fri, 06 Sep 2024 18:05:08 EST American Physiological Society (APS) /articles/type-2-diabetes-medication-improves-liver-health-in-mice-fed-high-fat-diet/?sc=rsin /articles/type-2-diabetes-medication-improves-liver-health-in-mice-fed-high-fat-diet/?sc=rsin Fri, 06 Sep 2024 18:05:05 EST American Physiological Society (APS) /articles/77-year-old-marathon-world-record-holder-showed-elevated-vo2-max-heart-remodeling-after-lifetime-of-endurance-exercise/?sc=rsin /articles/77-year-old-marathon-world-record-holder-showed-elevated-vo2-max-heart-remodeling-after-lifetime-of-endurance-exercise/?sc=rsin Fri, 06 Sep 2024 17:05:54 EST American Physiological Society (APS) /articles/disruptions-to-cholesterol-in-cells-is-an-early-sign-of-beta-cell-damage-in-model-of-type-2-diabetes/?sc=rsin /articles/disruptions-to-cholesterol-in-cells-is-an-early-sign-of-beta-cell-damage-in-model-of-type-2-diabetes/?sc=rsin Fri, 06 Sep 2024 17:05:42 EST American Physiological Society (APS)