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A hormone is a chemical released by one or more cells that affects cells in other parts of the organism. Only a small amount of hormone is required to alter cell metabolism. It is essentially a chemical messenger that transports a signal from one cell to another.

Rising malpractice premiums price small clinics out of gender-affirming care for minors

After Iowa lawmakers passed a ban on gender-affirming care for minors in March, managers of an LGBTQ+ health clinic located just across the state line in Moline, Illinois, decided to start offering that care.

9 Jan 2024

The link between circadian rhythm and night eating syndrome

Night eating syndrome (NES) symptomatology and its possible links with circadian rhythm.

9 Jan 2024

Ginseng's hidden gems: Rare ginsenosides emerge as potent players in the future of medicine

Review in the Journal of Advanced Research summarizes the properties, applications, and production of rare ginsenosides (RGs), highlighting their potential in treating various diseases including cancer and cardiovascular ailments.

8 Jan 2024

Long COVID's hidden toll: How does post-exertional malaise affect skeletal muscles?

Study investigates the pathophysiology of post-exertional malaise in long COVID patients, revealing skeletal muscle changes, exercise capacity reduction, metabolic disturbances, and tissue alterations.

8 Jan 2024

Does intermittent fasting improve your sports performance?

The effects of intermittent fasting on sports performance.

8 Jan 2024

Sesame oil supplementation: a potential breakthrough in postmenopausal osteoporosis prevention?

Daily sesame oil supplementation in ovariectomized rats was found to prevent osteoporosis by enhancing bone formation, reducing bone resorption, and maintaining serum estrogen and aromatase levels.

7 Jan 2024

GLP-1R agonist liraglutide rapidly improves insulin sensitivity in pre-diabetics, independent of weight loss

A new study published in the journal Diabetes demonstrates that a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) agonist, a member of a class of medication used to treat Type 2 diabetes and obesity, can lead to a rapid improvement in insulin sensitivity.

4 Jan 2024

Pre-pregnancy stress raises blood sugar during pregnancy, study finds

A new Journal of the Endocrine Society study among women attending a fertility center found that those with more stress before pregnancy had higher blood sugar levels during pregnancy, which is a sign of weaker cardiovascular health.

4 Jan 2024

Prevention of post-menopausal osteoporosis in rats by sesame oil

Study demonstrates that daily supplementation with sesame oil in a rat model effectively prevents post-menopausal osteoporosis by maintaining serum estrogen and aromatase levels, suggesting its potential as a safer alternative to hormone replacement therapy.

4 Jan 2024

EZH2 inhibitors show promise in regenerating insulin-producing cells for type 1 diabetes treatment

Study explores the potential of EZH2 inhibitors GSK126 and Tazemetostat in stimulating β-cell regeneration from pancreatic ductal progenitor cells, offering a novel therapeutic approach for Type 1 Diabetes.

3 Jan 2024

Patients with narcolepsy face a dual nightmare of medication shortages and stigma

Nina Shand couldn't stay awake. She had taken afternoon naps since she was a teenager to accommodate her "work hard, play hard" attitude, but when she was in her mid-20s the sleepiness became more severe.

3 Jan 2024

Air pollution may affect male reproduction via oxidative stress, says study

The implications of exposure to air pollutants on male fertility parameters and sexual health.

3 Jan 2024

Scientists link growth hormone to anxiety and fear memory through specific neuron group

Growth hormone (GH) acts on many tissues throughout the body, helping build bones and muscles, among other functions.

2 Jan 2024

Study identifies α-MSH as therapeutic candidate for corneal endothelial disease

Findings from a pioneering study in The American Journal of Pathology, published by Elsevier, reveal that administration of the neuropeptide α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH) promotes corneal healing and restores normal eye function to an otherwise degenerating and diseased cornea by providing protection against cell death and promoting cell regeneration.

2 Jan 2024

Phthalate exposure before conception linked to reduced fertility and hormonal imbalances in women

Study examines the impact of preconception phthalate exposure on women's reproductive health, revealing associations with reduced fecundability, hormonal changes, and increased oxidative stress and inflammation.

1 Jan 2024

Endocrine Society applauds Ohio Governor DeWine's veto of anti-transgender healthcare bill

The Endocrine Society, the world's oldest and largest professional medical society devoted to the study and treatment of hormone-related conditions, applauds Governor Mike Dewine's veto of a proposed Ohio law that would have banned gender-affirming care for minors.

29 Dec 2023

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Rising malpractice premiums price small clinics out of gender-affirming care for minors

The link between circadian rhythm and night eating syndrome

Ginseng's hidden gems: Rare ginsenosides emerge as potent players in the future of medicine

Long COVID's hidden toll: How does post-exertional malaise affect skeletal muscles?

Does intermittent fasting improve your sports performance?

Sesame oil supplementation: a potential breakthrough in postmenopausal osteoporosis prevention?

GLP-1R agonist liraglutide rapidly improves insulin sensitivity in pre-diabetics, independent of weight loss

Pre-pregnancy stress raises blood sugar during pregnancy, study finds

Prevention of post-menopausal osteoporosis in rats by sesame oil

EZH2 inhibitors show promise in regenerating insulin-producing cells for type 1 diabetes treatment

Patients with narcolepsy face a dual nightmare of medication shortages and stigma

Air pollution may affect male reproduction via oxidative stress, says study

Scientists link growth hormone to anxiety and fear memory through specific neuron group

Study identifies α-MSH as therapeutic candidate for corneal endothelial disease

Phthalate exposure before conception linked to reduced fertility and hormonal imbalances in women

Endocrine Society applauds Ohio Governor DeWine's veto of anti-transgender healthcare bill

MIT engineers develop 'vibing belly' pill to control appetite and curb obesity

Boosting egg production in fruit flies through gut bugs

Understanding the link between primary cilia, biological clock and wound healing

Deep flaws in FDA oversight of medical devices, and patient harm, exposed in lawsuits and records

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Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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