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McMaster University researchers have found not only how some viral infections cause severe tissue damage, but also how to reduce it. They have discovered how Type I interferon (IFN) stops the immune system from ‘going rogue’ and attacking the body’s own tissues when fighting viral infections, including COVID-19. Their paper […]

Older adults with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) are at significantly higher risk of both muscle weakening and cardiovascular complications, say McMaster University researchers. Using gripping power as a measure, researchers compared the muscle strength of 63 participants from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging with T1D to a control group […]

A new study by Simon Fraser University researchers suggests the brain may learn faster when threatened with danger. Their research is published in the journal eNeuro. Human bodies are constantly learning how to adapt to new situations. Through a process of motor learning, the brain corrects actions that lead to […]

New research is adding further weight to the argument that prolonged sitting may be hazardous to your health. An international study surveying more than 100,000 individuals in 21 countries found that people who sat for six to eight hours a day had a 12-13 per cent increased risk for early death […]