University of Missouri-Columbia

Only Children: Unique Caregiver Challenges

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Archyde The Only Child Caregiver: Navigating the Challenges of Solo Senior care WASHINGTON (Archyde.com) — The number of single-child families in the U.S. has surged in recent decades, leaving many adults to face the significant obligation of caring for aging parents without the support of siblings. A new study highlights the unique emotional and financial … Read more

Overactive Cells Linked to Diabetes

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University of Missouri researchers found that overactive chemoreceptors linked to oxygen sensing are a factor in type 2 diabetes. While hyperoxia reduced activity and improved some cardiovascular metrics, it did not improve glucose tolerance, prompting further investigation into alternative therapies. Oxygen treatment decreased cell activity but failed to enhance metabolic function in patients with diabetes. … Read more