How do different parts of the body communicate? Scientists at St. Jude are studying how signals sent from skeletal muscle affect the brain. The team studied fruit flies and cutting-edge brain cell models called organoids. They focused on the signals muscles send when stressed. The researchers found that stress signals rely on an enzyme called… Read More: Signals from muscle protect from dementia »
Face masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE) help protect us from the coronavirus, but they add communication challenges for everyone, especially people with hearing impairments. That’s because: Face masks lower the volume of a person’s speech and slightly garble it. Face shields, social distancing and plastic barriers further muffle or reduce sound. Face mask ear loops may tug on your hearing… Read More: Face masks, hearing loss and hearing aids »
Health Politics Loading the player… The White House announced Thursday that it is dedicating another $ 10 billion to try to drive up vaccination rates in low-income, minority and rural enclaves throughout the country. The effort, which is funded through the $ 1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package passed earlier this month, will include $ 6 billion in… Read More: White House to spend $10 billion to bolster vaccine effort »
By Gabrielle, Creative Director DashStylists.com The weather is starting to get a bit warmer, and spring is here. Many special occasions approach in the spring season. Whether it be a formal dance, prom, or your wedding, there are plenty of occasions to get dolled up and maybe try a new hairstyle or something other than your… Read More: Hairstyles for Those Special Occasions »