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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.

Psychosocial interventions show promise for managing non-physiological menopausal symptoms

Interventions such as mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), could be an effective treatment option for menopause-related mood symptoms, memory and concentration problems, finds a new study by UCL researchers.

27 Feb 2024

Chronic underhydration linked to major health risks, study finds

Chronic underhydration has been linked to severe long-term health issues, including heart disease, diabetes, and kidney dysfunction, underscoring the need for increased hydration awareness and intervention strategies.

27 Feb 2024

Research unveils major discovery in gut-brain axis communication

The mechanisms by which antidepressants and other emotion-focused medications work could be reconsidered due to an important new breakthrough in the understanding of how the gut communicates with the brain.

26 Feb 2024

New study defines clinical phenotype of Post-infectious ME/CFS, highlighting unique biomarker insights

The pathophysiological mechanisms of PI myalgic encephalitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS).

23 Feb 2024

Females' immune system edges out males but at a cost of higher autoimmune risk

A review article highlights how two X chromosomes in females influence immune system composition and function, leading to faster infection clearance and stronger vaccination responses but also a higher risk of autoimmune diseases.

22 Feb 2024

Innovative MicroGlucagon solution aims to transform insulin therapy for type 1 diabetics

Researchers in Trondheim are developing a new medicine for diabetics who have to have daily injections of insulin. The key is a hormone that causes the smallest blood vessels to relax on the inside.

22 Feb 2024

Ginseng enhances muscle recovery and reduces fatigue in athletes

Ginseng is one of the most popular food supplements in the world. It is made out of various plants and herbs and is thought to provide many benefits, with numerous studies pointing at possible anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits as well as anti-cancer effects.

22 Feb 2024

Proper serum levels of vitamin D may have a protective effect against breast cancer

The impact of vitamin D on breast cancer (BC).

22 Feb 2024

Novel treatment for polycythemia vera shows promise in clinical trial

A novel treatment for polycythemia vera, a potentially fatal blood cancer, demonstrated the ability to control overproduction of red blood cells, the hallmark of this malignancy and many of its debilitating symptoms in a multi-center clinical trial led by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

21 Feb 2024

New position statement emphasizes patient-centered care in diabetes management

Health care providers who treat diabetes need to think beyond the clinical numbers, such as solely focusing on a person's glucose goals.

21 Feb 2024

Unlocking non-hormonal male contraception with HDAC inhibitors

Surveys show most men in the United States are interested in using male contraceptives, yet their options remain limited to unreliable condoms or invasive vasectomies.

20 Feb 2024

Finasteride may offer life-saving benefits beyond hair loss treatment

The drug finasteride, also known as Propecia or Proscar, treats male pattern baldness and enlarged prostate in millions of men worldwide.

20 Feb 2024

“Laboratory testicles” could solve male infertility mysteries

The testis is responsible for sperm production and testosterone synthesis. Abnormalities in testis development and function lead to disorders of sex development (DSD) and male infertility. Currently, no in vitro system exists for modeling the testis.

20 Feb 2024

Early puberty in first-born daughters linked to prenatal stress in their mothers

A UCLA-led team of researchers has found a correlation between early signs of adrenal puberty in first-born daughters and their mothers' having experienced high levels of prenatal stress.

20 Feb 2024

Mediterranean diet linked to better semen quality, study finds

A systematic review reveals that adherence to the Mediterranean diet improves semen quality in men of reproductive age, suggesting a positive impact on male reproductive health.

19 Feb 2024

What factors are associated with recent prostate-specific antigen screening in transgender women?

A new study reports on factors associated with prostate cancer screening among transgender women.

19 Feb 2024

Melatonin treatment does not affect insulin resistance of night shift workers

Melatonin treatment does not affect the insulin resistance or the glucose tolerance of night shift workers, according to a new study from the University of Surrey and the University Medical Centre Hamburg.

19 Feb 2024

Exercise unleashes anti-inflammatory power against autoimmune diseases

The impact of exercise training on reducing inflammation in adolescents and adults with autoimmune diseases.

19 Feb 2024

Exploiting feminism to market unproven health tests to women

Being able to give birth, and predict breast cancer. These are areas where tests and treatments, often lacking scientific support, are marketed using feminist rhetoric.

16 Feb 2024

Novel three-drug combo shows promise in advanced HER2-negative breast cancer treatment

A novel three-drug combination achieved notable responses in patients with advanced HER2-negative breast cancer, according to new research directed by investigators from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center.

14 Feb 2024