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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.

Researchers pinpoint new neural mechanism that regulates chronic stress response

In addition to the classic stress response in our bodies - an acute reaction that gradually abates when the threat passes - our bodies appear to have a separate mechanism that deals only with chronic stress.

15 Feb 2017

New study shows how regular exercise can help reduce weight in postmenopausal women

Talk to a woman in menopause and you're likely to hear complaints about hot flashes and an inability to lose weight, especially belly fat.

15 Feb 2017

Estrogen regulates specific exosome-packed microRNAs in blood circulation, study shows

A study at the Gerontology Research Center demonstrated that, in blood circulation, the exosome-carried messenger molecule profile differs between post- and premenopausal women.

15 Feb 2017

Scientists identify genetic signature of risk for type 2 diabetes

Why do some people get Type 2 diabetes, while others who live the same lifestyle never do? For decades, scientists have tried to solve this mystery - and have found more than 80 tiny DNA differences that seem to raise the risk of the disease in some people, or protect others from the damagingly high levels of blood sugar that are its hallmark.

14 Feb 2017

Melatonin content of dietary supplements shows wide variability, study finds

A new study suggests that the melatonin content of dietary supplements often varies widely from what is listed on the label.

14 Feb 2017

TSRI scientists receive $3.3 million NIH grant to create new breast cancer treatments

A pair of scientists from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute have been awarded up to $3.3 million from the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health to create the next generation of breast cancer treatments for the thousands of patients whose current treatment options are limited.

14 Feb 2017

Women who participate in clinical trials experience improved health outcomes, research finds

Women who participate in obstetric and gynaecology clinical trials experience improved health outcomes compared to those who are not involved in trials, according to research by Queen Mary University of London.

14 Feb 2017

Taking prostate cancer drug with low-fat breakfast can be effective and less expensive, study finds

Taking one-fourth the standard dose of a widely used drug for prostate cancer with a low-fat breakfast can be as effective - and four times less expensive - as taking the standard dose as recommended: on an empty stomach.

14 Feb 2017

Newly discovered breast stem cells wake up when exposed to ovarian hormones

Walter and Eliza Hall Institute researchers have used advanced cellular, bioinformatics and imaging technology to reveal a long-lived type of stem cell in the breast that is responsible for the growth of the mammary glands during pregnancy.

13 Feb 2017

Married individuals have lower levels of stress hormone than unmarried, divorced people

Studies have suggested that married people are healthier than those who are single, divorced or widowed. A new Carnegie Mellon University study provides the first biological evidence to explain how marriage impacts health.

13 Feb 2017

Long-term use of testosterone therapy in hypogonadal men may reduce risk of death from CV disease

Despite the continued controversy surrounding the use of testosterone in men who have testosterone deficiency (hypogonadism), a new study has found that long-term use of testosterone therapy not only improves vigor and vitality, but may reduce the risk of death due to cardiovascular (CV) disease.

13 Feb 2017

Reprogramming liver cells to become pancreatic cells may help diabetic patients

It is now possible to reprogram cells from the liver into the precursor cells that give rise to the pancreas by altering the activity of a single gene.

13 Feb 2017

'Anti-ageing' hormone may play major role in development of kidney disease, study suggests

A new study by researchers at King's College London has found that patients with diabetes suffering from the early stages of kidney disease have a deficiency of the protective 'anti-ageing' hormone, Klotho.

13 Feb 2017

Baby’s sex linked to pregnant women's immune responses, study shows

Women have claimed for years that their bodies react differently whether they're pregnant with a male or female baby. Some studies suggest that a baby's sex could play a role in why some women report differences with morning sickness, cravings and other symptoms based on the sex of their baby.

10 Feb 2017

Noradrenaline exerts positive effects on vision by binding to b-adrenergic receptors

Noradrenaline is a neuromodulator secreted in the brain depending on behavioral context and physiological states of animal, influencing a wide range of physiological functions by modulating brain activity.

9 Feb 2017

Loss of Golgi function may contribute to pathology of neurodegenerative diseases

Disabling a part of brain cells that acts as a tap to regulate the flow of proteins has been shown to cause neurodegeneration, a new study from The University of Manchester has found.

From The University of Manchester 9 Feb 2017

New study sheds light on how prenatal BPA exposure increases obesity risk

An expectant mother's exposure to the endocrine-disrupting chemical bisphenol A (BPA) can raise her offspring's risk of obesity by reducing sensitivity to a hormone responsible for controlling appetite, according to a mouse study published in the Endocrine Society's journal Endocrinology.

8 Feb 2017

Study sheds light on role of Armc5 protein in foetal development and T-cell immune responses

Genetic mutations of the Armc5 gene disrupt foetal development and compromise the immune response.

8 Feb 2017

Study finds link between breast density and contralateral breast cancer

Breast cancer patients with dense breast tissue have almost a two-fold increased risk of developing disease in the contralateral breast, according to new research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer.

8 Feb 2017

Quality of diet and multi-dimensional exercise training regimen can improve fitness

In two recent peer-reviewed papers published by Nutrients and Growth Hormone and IGF-1 Research, Skidmore College exercise scientist Paul Arciero and colleagues report proven benefits of consuming moderate amounts of protein regularly throughout the day (protein-pacing) combined with a multi-dimensional exercise regimen that includes resistance exercise, interval sprint exercise, stretching and endurance exercise.

7 Feb 2017

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Researchers pinpoint new neural mechanism that regulates chronic stress response

New study shows how regular exercise can help reduce weight in postmenopausal women

Estrogen regulates specific exosome-packed microRNAs in blood circulation, study shows

Scientists identify genetic signature of risk for type 2 diabetes

Melatonin content of dietary supplements shows wide variability, study finds

TSRI scientists receive $3.3 million NIH grant to create new breast cancer treatments

Women who participate in clinical trials experience improved health outcomes, research finds

Taking prostate cancer drug with low-fat breakfast can be effective and less expensive, study finds

Newly discovered breast stem cells wake up when exposed to ovarian hormones

Married individuals have lower levels of stress hormone than unmarried, divorced people

Long-term use of testosterone therapy in hypogonadal men may reduce risk of death from CV disease

Reprogramming liver cells to become pancreatic cells may help diabetic patients

'Anti-ageing' hormone may play major role in development of kidney disease, study suggests

Baby’s sex linked to pregnant women's immune responses, study shows

Noradrenaline exerts positive effects on vision by binding to b-adrenergic receptors

Loss of Golgi function may contribute to pathology of neurodegenerative diseases

New study sheds light on how prenatal BPA exposure increases obesity risk

Study sheds light on role of Armc5 protein in foetal development and T-cell immune responses

Study finds link between breast density and contralateral breast cancer

Quality of diet and multi-dimensional exercise training regimen can improve fitness

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