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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.

Acupuncture for menopausal hot flashes: Study

According to a new study, women who suffer from hot flashes and other uncomfortable symptoms of menopause may be able to find relief through acupuncture. These symptoms plague menopausal women and usual therapy for it is hormone replacement therapy but that has its own problems including an increased risk of coronary heart disease, stroke and breast cancer.

12 Mar 2011

Testosterone associated with dominant behavior and competitive success in attracting women

Theories have long proposed that testosterone influences competition among males trying to attract females. Findings from a recent study at Wayne State University give a clearer understanding of the links between testosterone and human mating behavior, and how testosterone is associated with dominance and competitive success when men battle for the attention of an attractive woman.

11 Mar 2011

New technique may find 'hidden' receptors in nerve cells

Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute and University of Pennsylvania have found a way to uncover potential drug targets that have so far remained hidden from researchers' view.

11 Mar 2011

Majority of men on ADT after prostatectomy gain weight during first year of therapy

Seventy per cent of men who received androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT) after surgery to remove their prostate gland gained significant weight in the first year, putting on an average of 4.2kg, according to a paper in the March issue of the urology journal BJUI.

11 Mar 2011

Sanofi-aventis, Regeneron announce results of VEGF Trap Phase III trial in second-line NSCLC

Sanofi-aventis and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced results from the Phase III VITAL trial evaluating the investigational agent aflibercept (VEGF Trap) for the second-line treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

11 Mar 2011

New discovery: GPCR family of proteins can recognize and respond to wide array of signals

Scientists from The Scripps Research Institute have determined a new structure from a medically important superfamily of proteins. The structure should help instruct the design of a new kind of therapeutics for conditions ranging from Parkinson's disease to inflammation.

11 Mar 2011

SAP may serve as effective nanomaterial to prevent prostate cancer spread

When prostate cancer stem cells were enclosed in self-assembling nanomaterials made of peptides, the SAP stopped cancer stem cell colony formation and also stopped the division of cancer cells in laboratory cultures.

11 Mar 2011

Positive results from exenatide phase 2 study in patients with type 2 diabetes

Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Eli Lilly and Company and Alkermes, Inc. today announced positive results from a phase 2 study evaluating the effects of a once-monthly injectable suspension formulation of exenatide on glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes.

10 Mar 2011

Novel sortase-based techniques allow modification of a large variety of different proteins

Whitehead Institute scientists have created a method that site-specifically modifies proteins to exert control over their properties when administered therapeutically. The technique should be useful to increase potency, slow metabolism, and improve thermal stability of therapeutically useful proteins, such as interferon alpha 2 (IFN-alpha 2), which is used to treat variety of diseases, including leukemia, melanoma, and chronic hepatitis C.

10 Mar 2011

Researchers pinpoint a protein responsible for fat storage in the body

Scientists have shed light on why some people are apple-shaped and others are pear-shaped.

10 Mar 2011

Lowering cholesterol could help fight infections

British researchers have found that lowering cholesterol levels could help the body’s immune system fight infections. The team at the University of Edinburgh conducted the experiments on mice and found a direct link between the workings of the immune system and cholesterol levels.

9 Mar 2011

Merck to present VICTRELIS phase III study data against HCV at EASL annual meeting

Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, announced that several new data analyses from Phase III studies of VICTRELIS, its investigational oral hepatitis C protease inhibitor, will be presented at The International Liver CongressTM / 46th European Association for the Study of the Liver annual meeting.

9 Mar 2011

Autologous fat stem cell therapies for eternal life

Whereas formerly often only the symptoms of age were treated in cosmetic medicine, autologous stem cell-assisted regenerative therapies take a more comprehensive approach: the abundant stem cells in fat tissue are extracted and introduced in the body. The autologous stem cells then exert their regenerative power in the body where needed. Organs and tissues are regenerated and rejuvenated; even degenerative and chronic diseases are treatable.

9 Mar 2011

URMC research confirms possible use of mifepristone for painful fibroids

Research continues to show that the controversial abortion drug mifepristone might have another use, as a therapeutic option besides hysterectomy for women who suffer from severe symptoms associated with uterine fibroids.

8 Mar 2011

5a-reductase inhibitors for male health problems can affect sexual health

A new study published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine reveals that, for the first time, 5a-reductase inhibitors commonly used to treat urinary problems in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and found in popular medications to treat hair loss, can produce, persistent erectile dysfunction (ED), depression and loss of libido, even after the medication has been discontinued.

7 Mar 2011

Poll explores link between Americans' use of communication technologies and sleep habits

The 2011 Sleep in America- poll released today by the National Sleep Foundation finds pervasive use of communications technology in the hour before bed. It also finds that a significant number of Americans aren't getting the sleep they say they need and are searching for ways to cope.

7 Mar 2011

Plant distillation waste can increase yield, essential oil content in peppermint, spearmint

When essential oils are extracted from plants through the process of steam distillation, wastewater is produced and subsequently released into rivers and streams. Finding new uses for these unused by-products could benefit essential oil crop growers and processors as well as the environment.

7 Mar 2011

FDA approves change to prescribing information for Gilead Sciences' Letairis

Gilead Sciences, Inc. today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a change to the prescribing information for Letairis (ambrisentan 5 mg and 10 mg tablets), the company's once-daily treatment to improve exercise ability and delay clinical worsening in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH, WHO Group 1) patients with predominantly WHO Functional Class II-III symptoms.

5 Mar 2011

Study examines link between voice pitch and perceived infidelity

When choosing a partner, women believe the lower the man's voice, the more likely he's going to cheat. Conversely, men think a woman with a higher voice is more likely to be unfaithful, researchers have found.

5 Mar 2011

Study: Overweight adolescents may have high risk of less bone mass

Overweight adolescents already struggling with risk factors such as insulin resistance may need to add weak bones to their list of health concerns, researchers report.

5 Mar 2011

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Acupuncture for menopausal hot flashes: Study

Testosterone associated with dominant behavior and competitive success in attracting women

New technique may find 'hidden' receptors in nerve cells

Majority of men on ADT after prostatectomy gain weight during first year of therapy

Sanofi-aventis, Regeneron announce results of VEGF Trap Phase III trial in second-line NSCLC

New discovery: GPCR family of proteins can recognize and respond to wide array of signals

SAP may serve as effective nanomaterial to prevent prostate cancer spread

Positive results from exenatide phase 2 study in patients with type 2 diabetes

Novel sortase-based techniques allow modification of a large variety of different proteins

Researchers pinpoint a protein responsible for fat storage in the body

Lowering cholesterol could help fight infections

Merck to present VICTRELIS phase III study data against HCV at EASL annual meeting

Autologous fat stem cell therapies for eternal life

URMC research confirms possible use of mifepristone for painful fibroids

5a-reductase inhibitors for male health problems can affect sexual health

Poll explores link between Americans' use of communication technologies and sleep habits

Plant distillation waste can increase yield, essential oil content in peppermint, spearmint

FDA approves change to prescribing information for Gilead Sciences' Letairis

Study examines link between voice pitch and perceived infidelity

Study: Overweight adolescents may have high risk of less bone mass

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