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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.

So called "safe" food additives may not be so says AAP policy statement

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released a new policy statement in the journal Pediatrics. Their statement says that at present there is little information regarding the cognitive and physiological effects of food additives and more information needs to be obtained.

23 Jul 2018

Alzheimer’s disease greater in females, researchers speculate

This week, at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference in Chicago, a group of researchers presented reserch findings on the gender differences in Alzheimer’s causation. They speculated that women might be getting Alzheimer’s and dementia more commonly than men and the reason behind this has not been clearly understood. Estrogen or the female hormone could be the key, the researchers state.

23 Jul 2018

Simple saliva test could lead to better prediction and prevention of diabetes

Diabetes assessment currently relies on measurement of blood sugar levels -- but a simple saliva sample could replace this, says new research.

23 Jul 2018

Experts make breakthrough in the fight against Type 2 diabetes

Experts from the University of Stirling have made a breakthrough in understanding how people respond to lifestyle treatment for preventing Type 2 diabetes.

23 Jul 2018

Mysterious molecule Yin Yang may fuel tumor growth in breast cancer

Scientists have unveiled clues about a mysterious molecule called Yin Yang1 - and revealed it may fuel tumor growth in breast cancer.

23 Jul 2018

New project explores health effects of dangerous chemicals

The EDC-MIXRISK project is exploring the health effects of a group of man-made substances that have been shown to disrupt the body’s endocrine system, the collection of hormone-producing glands that regulate growth and development, metabolism, reproduction and even mood and sleep patterns.

23 Jul 2018

Australian-led global guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of women with PCOS

Australian led global guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of the primary cause of infertility in women will be published simultaneously in three international journals, supported by a suite of health professional and patient resources to improve health outcomes for women with PCOS.

23 Jul 2018

Scientists create wearable device that measures cortisol in sweat

The hormone cortisol rises and falls naturally throughout the day and can spike in response to stress, but current methods for measuring cortisol levels require waiting several days for results from a lab.

20 Jul 2018

Study looks into mechanisms that control sleep and wakefulness

Sleep is an autonomic process and is not always under our direct, voluntary control. Awake or asleep, we are basically under the regulation of two biological processes: sleep homeostasis, commonly known as 'sleep pressure', and the circadian rhythm, otherwise known as the 'body clock'.

20 Jul 2018

Drug in clinical trials for Parkinson's disease offers hope for treating heart failure

A drug currently in clinical trials for treating symptoms of Parkinson's disease may someday have value for treating heart failure, according to results of early animal studies by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers.

20 Jul 2018

Muscle fitness is strongly associated with improved rate of aging in the brain

Researchers at King's College London have found that muscle fitness as measured by power in the legs is strongly associated with an improved rate of ageing in the brain.

20 Jul 2018

Replacing conventional cancer treatment with complementary therapy linked to increased risk of death

People who received complementary therapy for curable cancers were more likely to refuse at least one component of their conventional cancer treatment, and were more likely to die as a result, according to researchers from Yale Cancer Center and the Cancer Outcomes, Public Policy and Effectiveness Research Center at Yale School of Medicine.

20 Jul 2018

Ferring announces FDA approval of ZOMACTON for injection in four new pediatric indications

Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc. today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved ZOMACTON for injection in four additional pediatric indications

20 Jul 2018

Genetic sequencing reveals new clues to aggressiveness of prostate cancer

Using genetic sequencing, scientists have revealed the complete DNA makeup of more than 100 aggressive prostate tumors, pinpointing important genetic errors these deadly tumors have in common.

20 Jul 2018

Falling temperatures may lead to rise in numbers of deaths from stroke

A study performed by Brazilian researchers and published in the International Journal of Biometeorology showed that falling temperatures may be accompanied by rising numbers of deaths from stroke, especially among people over 65.

20 Jul 2018

Older people with broken bones face higher risk of death for up to 10 years

Broken bones among older people increase their risk of death for up to 10 years, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

19 Jul 2018

Research reveals long-term efficacy of drug used to treat common cause of kidney failure

New research provides support for the long-term efficacy of a drug used to treat in patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, a common cause of kidney failure.

19 Jul 2018

High fruit and vegetable intake linked to reduced risk of breast cancer

Women who eat a high amount of fruits and vegetables each day may have a lower risk of breast cancer, especially of aggressive tumors, than those who eat fewer fruits and vegetables, according to a new study led by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

19 Jul 2018

Protective qualities of 'good cholesterol' reduce after menopause

Levels of high density lipoprotein (HDL) may not accurately represent cardiovascular risk in older women, according to a new study.

19 Jul 2018

Study: Postmenopausal factors may impact heart-protective qualities of 'good cholesterol'

Postmenopausal factors may have an impact on the heart-protective qualities of high-density lipoproteins - also known as 'good cholesterol' - according to a study led by researchers in the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health.

19 Jul 2018