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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.

Estrogen-positive tumors drive rising breast cancer rates in young women

According to a study led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, diagnoses of breast cancer have increased steadily in women under age 50 over the past two decades, with steeper increases in more recent years.

27 Jan 2024

Study links heavy metals to depleted ovarian reserves

Middle-aged women with elevated levels of heavy metals are more likely to have depleted ovarian function and egg reserves, which may lead to earlier arrival of menopause and its negative health effects, a new University of Michigan study shows.

25 Jan 2024

Sweat tattoos: UMass Amherst develops skin-friendly monitors for health insights

University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers have received an award to develop a new type of sweat monitor that can be applied to the skin just like a temporary tattoo and assess the molecules present, such as cortisol.

25 Jan 2024

Widespread exposure to toxic metals linked with earlier aging of the ovaries in middle-aged women

Middle-aged women who are exposed to toxic metals may have fewer eggs in their ovaries as they approach menopause, according to new research published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

25 Jan 2024

Pregnant women exposed to common flame retardants may face preterm birth risk

In the largest study of its kind, researchers at UC Davis Health found that exposure to organophosphate ester flame retardants during pregnancy was associated with preterm birth, especially among females.

24 Jan 2024

Is serum vitamin D status linked to dental caries or molar incisor hypomineralisation in children?

The potential association between serum vitamin D status and the prevalence and number of teeth affected by dental caries.

24 Jan 2024

Combination drug therapy beats solo treatment for aggressive prostate cancer relapse

Combining testosterone-blocking drugs in patients with prostate cancer relapse prevents the spread of cancer better than treatment with a single drug, a multi-institution, Phase 3 clinical trial led by UC San Francisco researchers has found.

23 Jan 2024

Long-term prostate cancer treatment study informs decisions for diverse groups

A 10-year follow up study of nearly 2,500 U.S. men who received prostate cancer treatment will help inform decision making in terms of treatments and side effects for a diverse population.

23 Jan 2024

Study uncovers 23 new genetic markers linked to kidney health on the X-chromosome

A meta-analysis of 908,697 samples to investigate the genetic, sex-dependent basis of kidney traits.

23 Jan 2024

Receptor protein found to be a key player in prostate cancer cells' drug resistance

Researchers have identified a receptor protein known as CHRM1 as a key player in prostate cancer cells' resistance to docetaxel, a commonly used chemotherapy drug to treat advanced cancer that has spread beyond the prostate.

22 Jan 2024

Does space travel impact the human reproductive system?

How space travel, space radiation, and microgravity affect human reproductive functions.

22 Jan 2024

Important discovery could lead to novel treatment for obesity

A team comprised primarily of Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists has made an important discovery that could lead to a novel treatment for obesity and obesity-associated diseases or conditions.

18 Jan 2024

Novel imaging approach accurately identifies sub-types of primary aldosteronism

A novel imaging approach, 68Ga-pentixafor PET/CT, has been shown to accurately identify sub-types of primary aldosteronism (an adrenal gland disorder), outperforming traditional methods for diagnosis.

18 Jan 2024

Men with enlarged breast tissue may be at greater risk of early death

Men with enlarged breast tissue, not caused by excess weight—a condition formally known as gynecomastia—may be at heightened risk of an early death before the age of 75, suggests the first study of its kind, published online in the open access journal BMJ Open.

17 Jan 2024

Dietary factors influencing GLP-1 secretion: a new perspective in diabetes and obesity treatment

Researchers in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition review the impact of diet on GLP-1 secretion in metabolic conditions like obesity and type 2 diabetes, highlighting its potential in treatment and prevention.

16 Jan 2024

Hundreds of chemicals linked to breast cancer risk identified in new study

Study identifies 921 chemicals potentially linked to breast cancer risk, using a framework evaluating genotoxicity and endocrine activity.

14 Jan 2024

Study explains why "being in love" makes us tunnel visioned

Love is blind, the saying goes, and thanks to a world-first Australian study, we are now a step closer to understanding why.

13 Jan 2024

Exploring the link between pancreatic islet cell loss and age-related health conditions

Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have studied pancreatic islet cell loss in people with no previous pancreatic problems. They identified key trends in the types of cells lost due to islet cell loss in different age groups and sexes, finding that ICL in the elderly population was largely due to insulin-producing beta cell loss.

13 Jan 2024

A biological signature of desire helps explain the selective nature of pair bonds

Hop in the car to meet your lover for dinner and a flood of dopamine-; the same hormone underlying cravings for sugar, nicotine and cocaine -; likely infuses your brain's reward center, motivating you to brave the traffic to keep that unique bond alive.

12 Jan 2024

Study identifies hormonal and reproductive factors for rheumatoid arthritis in women

Early menopause-;before the age of 45-;taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and having 4 or more children are among several hormonal and reproductive factors linked to a heightened risk of rheumatoid arthritis in women, finds a large long term study published in the open access journal RMD Open.

9 Jan 2024

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Estrogen-positive tumors drive rising breast cancer rates in young women

Study links heavy metals to depleted ovarian reserves

Sweat tattoos: UMass Amherst develops skin-friendly monitors for health insights

Widespread exposure to toxic metals linked with earlier aging of the ovaries in middle-aged women

Pregnant women exposed to common flame retardants may face preterm birth risk

Is serum vitamin D status linked to dental caries or molar incisor hypomineralisation in children?

Combination drug therapy beats solo treatment for aggressive prostate cancer relapse

Long-term prostate cancer treatment study informs decisions for diverse groups

Study uncovers 23 new genetic markers linked to kidney health on the X-chromosome

Receptor protein found to be a key player in prostate cancer cells' drug resistance

Does space travel impact the human reproductive system?

Important discovery could lead to novel treatment for obesity

Novel imaging approach accurately identifies sub-types of primary aldosteronism

Men with enlarged breast tissue may be at greater risk of early death

Dietary factors influencing GLP-1 secretion: a new perspective in diabetes and obesity treatment

Hundreds of chemicals linked to breast cancer risk identified in new study

Study explains why "being in love" makes us tunnel visioned

Exploring the link between pancreatic islet cell loss and age-related health conditions

A biological signature of desire helps explain the selective nature of pair bonds

Study identifies hormonal and reproductive factors for rheumatoid arthritis in women

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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