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$3.7 million grant supports research on perimenopause and its potential impacts on mental health

For decades, women's midlife experiences have been largely overlooked by medical research. Despite previous assumptions about midlife mental health risks, relatively little research has systematically investigated the connections between hormonal fluctuations and psychological symptoms.

6 Oct 2025

Visceral fat activity linked to advanced endometrial cancer

High metabolic activity of visceral fat may be associated with more aggressive endometrial cancer, new research presented today at the 38th Annual Congress of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM'25) has shown.

5 Oct 2025

New protein map could improve diagnosis and understanding of rare ciliopathies

Attached to nearly every human cell is an antenna-like structure known as the primary cilium, which senses the cell's environment and controls how it responds to signals from its surroundings.

3 Oct 2025

New insights into how antimicrobial peptides kill bacterial cells

New research into antimicrobial peptides, small chains of amino acids able to damage bacterial cells, shows why some peptides are more effective at doing that and also why some cells are more vulnerable.

2 Oct 2025

Negative behavioral effects of psilocybin persist in mouse mothers and offspring

Magic mushrooms may not be the answer to postpartum depression, new research from the University of California, Davis suggests.

30 Sep 2025

Menopause not linked to increased risk of disability in women with multiple sclerosis

The largest study of its kind has found menopause is not associated with an increased risk of disability in women with multiple sclerosis (MS).

29 Sep 2025

Cannabidiol shows promise for obesity and metabolic syndrome

Cannabidiol (CBD) shows promise in regulating appetite, glucose and lipid metabolism, and inflammation in preclinical models of obesity and metabolic syndrome. However, human evidence is still limited, highlighting the need for rigorous trials before clinical use.

29 Sep 2025

Testosterone fails to influence risk-taking or fairness in men

A large trial reveals that boosting testosterone does not influence men's economic preferences, challenging previous studies linking the hormone to behavior.

29 Sep 2025

Does the menstrual cycle change sports performance?

This review analyzes nearly three decades of research on menstrual cycle phases and their inconsistent effects on women's athletic performance and physiology.

26 Sep 2025

Drinking less water daily spikes your stress hormone

Findings indicate that low hydration is associated with increased cortisol spikes during stress, potentially influencing long-term health risks.

26 Sep 2025

Scientists outline how future therapies could change type 1 diabetes care

Researchers writing in The Lancet review breakthroughs in type 1 diabetes treatment, from immunotherapies that delay onset to stem-cell β-cell replacement and automated insulin delivery. They stress that equitable access, validated surrogate endpoints, and scalable technologies are crucial for lasting impact.

24 Sep 2025

Intravenous lactate raises pro-BDNF levels similar to high intensity workouts

Science has confirmed what sports lovers have always known from experience: exercise is good for the brain. It increases blood flow, inhibits stress hormones, and stimulates the release of 'feel good' endorphins.

23 Sep 2025

Childhood exposure to plastic chemicals linked to long-term health risks

Childhood exposure to chemicals used to make plastic household items presents growing health risks that can extend long into adulthood, experts from NYU Langone Health report.

21 Sep 2025

Study reveals bidirectional relationship between long COVID and menstrual disorders

Women suffering from long COVID have a greater risk of experiencing abnormal uterine bleeding.

18 Sep 2025

New genetic test can help predict how people will respond to weight-loss medications

Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a genetic test that can help predict how people will respond to weight loss medications such as GLP-1s.

17 Sep 2025

Long COVID linked to heavier periods and symptom flare-ups during menstruation

Researchers found that long COVID is linked to heavier, longer, and more irregular bleeding without disrupting ovulation. Symptom severity also peaks around menstruation, likely driven by hormonal and immune changes.

17 Sep 2025

Breakthrough in building functional synthetic kidneys using assembloids

A USC Stem Cell-led research team has achieved a major step forward in the effort to build mouse and human synthetic kidneys.

17 Sep 2025

Wearable sensors track early signs of hormone-linked pregnancy changes

Research shows wearable sensors can track pregnancy hormones, offering insights into maternal health and early detection of complications during pregnancy.

17 Sep 2025

Can changing food texture reduce how much we eat? Dutch study investigates

A new randomized controlled trial protocol from the Netherlands will test whether altering the texture, and thus the eating rate, of ultra-processed foods can reduce daily energy intake. The study will investigate how sensory properties, such as food hardness, affect metabolism, appetite, and microbiome composition.

16 Sep 2025

New research positions the placenta at the center of human neurodevelopment and evolution

In a Genomic Press Interview published today in Brain Medicine, Dr. Alex Tsompanidis highlights an exciting new idea that positions the placenta at the center of human neurodevelopment and evolution, challenging conventional wisdom about the origins of autism and human cognition.

16 Sep 2025