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Prenatal stress can cause damage in the aorta in offspring, which may contribute to the development of atherosclerosis and accelerate aging, according to a new study in mice. The article is published ahead of print in the American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology.

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The American Physiological Society (APS) is pleased to announce its new member leaders: President Dee U. Silverthorn, PhD, FAPS, FAAA, FAAAS; President-elect Willis K. “Rick” Samson, PhD, DSc, FAPS; and Councilors Heddwen Brooks, PhD; Nisha Charkoudian, PhD; and Evangeline Motley-Johnson, PhD. The new officers were elected by APS membership and took office April 5, 2022, at the APS annual meeting at Experimental Biology in Philadelphia.

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New research finds that excess caffeine is more likely to cause irregular heart rhythms in middle aged rats than in young adult rats. The study will be presented this week at the American Physiological Society annual meeting at Experimental Biology 2022 in Philadelphia.

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New research finds potential for high-resistance inspiratory muscle strength training to help sedentary middle-aged and older adults transition to a healthier lifestyle. The study will be presented this week at the American Physiological Society annual meeting at Experimental Biology 2022.

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New research shows a progressive exercise training program mitigates some physiological and psychological effects of adverse childhood experiences in otherwise healthy young women. The study will be presented at the American Physiological Society annual meeting at Experimental Biology 2022.

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Smokers have a lower chance of surviving a heart attack than non-smokers, according to new data compiled by researchers at Jordan University of Science and Technology in Irbid.

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A new study from the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson finds that (Aβ) accumulation in AD is associated with reduced blood flow to the brain, known as cerebral hypoperfusion.

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A study in postmenopausal people suggests eating nutrient-rich prunes every day may be beneficial to bone health, reducing inflammatory factors that contribute to osteoporosis. The research will be presented this week in Philadelphia at the American Physiological Society’s (APS) annual meeting at Experimental Biology 2022.

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A new study that analyzes levels of antioxidants and stress markers in the blood could lead to a new diagnostic tool for breast cancer. The research will be presented this week in Philadelphia at the American Physiological Society’s (APS) annual meeting at Experimental Biology 2022.

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Treating wounds with an extract taken from wild blueberries may improve healing, according to a new study. The research will be presented this week in Philadelphia at the American Physiological Society’s (APS) annual meeting at Experimental Biology 2022.

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Researchers have successfully used a virtual population to replicate a clinical trial that examined kidney damage in Black Americans, according to a new study at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson.

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Top researchers in physiology will present a three-part series exploring circadian physiology, the endothelium’s role in physiology responses and the relationship between disease risk and stress. The symposia are organized and chaired by American Physiological Society (APS) President Jennifer Pollock, PhD, FAPS, of the University of Alabama at Birmingham. The APS President’s Symposium Series will be part of the APS annual meeting at Experimental Biology 2022, which will be held in Philadelphia April 2–5.

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Three esteemed researchers will present the American Physiological Society’s (APS) most distinguished award lectures at the APS annual meeting at Experimental Biology (EB) 2022. The meeting will be held in Philadelphia April 2–5.

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The active compound in Chinese herbs called emodin can prevent colon cancer in mice, according to researchers at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine.

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Over half of people with asthma are obese. These individuals do not respond well to standard therapies, but new research published in the American Journal of Physiology-Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology holds promise for improving asthma treatments for this population.

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A new study suggests that a single bout of exercise does not change the immune response to a coronavirus booster shot in people with rheumatic autoimmune diseases. The article is published ahead of print in the Journal of Applied Physiology.

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Using marijuana may lead to platelet dysfunction, according to a new study in nonhuman primates. Platelets, a component of blood, play a role in maintaining blood vessel (vascular) health and aid wound healing and placental development during pregnancy. The article is published ahead of print in the American Journal of Physiology-Cell Physiology.

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The COVID-19 vaccine does not impair the body’s physiological response to exercise, according to a new study at The University of Arizona.

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