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Kinesiology, derived from the Greek words kinesis (movement) and kinein (to move), also known as human kinetics, is the science of human movement. It is a discipline that focuses on Physical Activity.

Research Sheds Light on How Obesity Affects Gene Expression in Fat Cells

As many as 40% of Americans are obese, putting them at an increased risk for high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, heart disease and certain cancers, according to the CDC.

11 Feb 2025

Next-Generation Sequencer Enhances Genetic Research at UT Arlington

The North Texas Genome Center (NTGC) at UT Arlington is getting an upgrade in the form of a next-generation genetic sequencer that will allow researchers to study genetic links between health and disease at a large scale.

16 Oct 2024

Understanding Lactate's Role in Energy Metabolism

As a student competing in track and field at his Parlier high school, Robert Leija was obsessed with how to improve his performance and, in particular, prevent the buildup of lactic acid in his muscles during training.

16 May 2024

Water Fasting Offers Short-Term Weight Loss, But No Long-Term Benefits

Water fasts -; where people consume nothing but water for several days -; might help you lose weight, but it's unclear how long you'll keep it off, according to research from the University of Illinois Chicago.

30 Jun 2023

UTA professor leads a state-funded project to explore how T-cells detect cancer

A University of Texas at Arlington bioengineering professor is leading a state-funded project that will try to identify what T-cells are detecting in cancerous cells to better craft a personalized cancer immunotherapy.

23 Feb 2023

UTSA team develops innovative inhibitor to fight obesity and heart disease

An interdisciplinary research team at The University of Texas at San Antonio has successfully developed an innovative inhibitor that shows promise in fighting obesity and potentially preventing heart disease.

4 Mar 2022

Smart food-tracking system could help reduce malnutrition in long-term care homes

New technology could help reduce malnutrition and improve overall health in long-term care homes by automatically recording and tracking how much food residents consume.

1 Feb 2022

Seasoning foods with herbs and spices may help improve heart health

Seasoning your food generously with herbs and spices isn't just a great way to make your meals tastier -; new research found it may have benefits for your heart's health, as well.

From Penn State University 11 Nov 2021

Research claims avocados can reduce belly fat in women

According to new research, an avocado a day can redistribute belly fat in women toward a healthier profile.

7 Sep 2021

Dileucine turns up muscle-building process more than leucine, study finds

In a randomized control study of 10 healthy young men, researchers compared how consuming the single amino acid leucine or its two-molecule equivalent, dileucine, influenced muscle-building and breakdown.

10 Aug 2021

Eating dried fruits may be linked with better health

Don't be afraid to toss a handful of raisins or dried apples in your Thanksgiving stuffing this year -- a new Penn State study has found that dried fruit may be connected with better health.

25 Nov 2020

Chemists Develop Foolproof New Test To Track The Fats We Eat

A team of researchers has developed an accurate blood test to track individual fat intake, a tool that could guide public health policy on healthy eating.

19 May 2020

New blood test may help track individual fat intake

McMaster University researchers have developed a precise and reliable blood test to monitor the intake of fats by individuals. This blood test may serve as a tool to guide public health policy related to healthy eating.

18 May 2020

Potato Power: Spuds Serve High Quality Protein That's Good For Women's Muscle

Researchers have found that the potato, primarily known as a starchy vegetable, can be a source of high-quality protein that helps to maintain muscle.

7 May 2020

Nanostimulators Boost Stem Cells For Muscle Repair

In medicine, a treatment for patients whose muscles are damaged from lack of oxygen would be to invigorate them with an injection of their own stem cells.

4 May 2020