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Utilizing Biomarkers in Cancer Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment

In this interview, Grace Liu from Sino Biological discusses the crucial role of biomarkers in cancer prevention and diagnosis and how they can help guide treatment decisions.

From Sino Biological Inc. 24 Oct 2023

Could duck fats be a healthier alternative to saturated fats?

A recent study explores the potential benefits of utilizing duck fats in the food industry, highlighting their unique fatty acid composition and improved properties compared to vegetable oils. Duck fats offer a healthier alternative to saturated fats, making them a valuable resource for enhancing food products.

22 Oct 2023

Exploring the impact of solid oat polar lipid-enriched breakfasts on metabolic health

Researchers investigate if oat polar lipid compounds improve glucose tolerance, gut hormonal responses, and triglyceridemia.

20 Oct 2023

First-of-its kind hormone replacement therapy improves symptoms in patients with adrenal conditions

A first-of-its kind hormone replacement therapy that more closely replicates the natural circadian and ultradian rhythms of our hormones has shown to improve symptoms in patients with adrenal conditions.

19 Oct 2023

Study explores sex-specific effects in Alzheimers disease pathology

The role of biological sex in the development and progression of Alzheimer's Disease (AD).

19 Oct 2023

How the gut microbiome contributes to schizophrenia

Researchers explore potential relationships between schizophrenia, the gut microbiome, the gut-brain axis, and short-chain fatty acids.

19 Oct 2023

How do different organ microbiomes influence neuropsychiatric disorders?

Scientists review existing literature to understand how the microbiome influences neuropsychiatric disorders.

19 Oct 2023

Study finds no link between anxiety or depression and IVF outcomes in men

In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a time-intensive and often stress-inducing fertility procedure. Yet how does that stress impact its success? Investigators at Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, assessed the effects of anxiety and depression in men on fertility and IVF outcomes.

18 Oct 2023

Scientists identify two promising new treatment options for men with recurrent prostate cancer

Cedars-Sinai Cancer investigators have identified two promising new treatment options for men with recurrent prostate cancer - both of which helped patients live longer without their disease progressing than the current standard treatment.

18 Oct 2023

How African sleeping sickness melts away body fat: New study sheds light on the role of lipolysis

Researchers find that the T. brucei parasite, responsible for African trypanosomiasis, triggers weight loss by disrupting fat cell lipolysis. The study shows that ATGL enzyme is key to this process, potentially offering a new angle for future research and treatment.

17 Oct 2023

Sleep and stress hormones key to understanding epilepsy seizures

Sleeping patterns and stress hormones could be the key to understanding how and when people with epilepsy are likely to experience seizures, a new study reveals.

17 Oct 2023

Female sex hormones play significant role in Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease disproportionately affects women, who represent about two-thirds of those diagnosed with the late-onset type of the disease.

17 Oct 2023

Tirzepatide boosts weight loss in lifestyle intervention patients, but comes with a catch

In a groundbreaking 84-week-long study, researchers found that tirzepatide, a medication initially designed for treating type 2 diabetes, significantly bolstered weight loss in overweight and obese patients already on intensive lifestyle programs. While the drug showed promise in further reducing body weight and improving cardiometabolic factors, mild to moderate gastrointestinal side effects were the most common drawback.

16 Oct 2023

Women more likely than men to develop depression after traumatic brain injury

Women are nearly 50% more likely than men to develop depression after suffering a concussion or other traumatic brain injury (TBI), according to an analysis of nine studies and nearly 700,000 people presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2023 annual meeting.

16 Oct 2023

Hormones and high blood pressure: Study reveals endocrine culprits and targeted treatments

Researchers delve into endocrine causes of hypertension (HTN), revealing key culprits like primary aldosteronism and Cushing's syndrome. The study also evaluates the efficacy of various treatments, offering valuable insights for tackling this widespread health issue.

15 Oct 2023

Stress-induced ribosome dysregulation may underlie depression

A group of ribosomal protein genes connects animal models of depression to human patients with major depressive disorder.

10 Oct 2023

Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) diabetes benefits: Hope or hype?

Researchers compared the effects of fermented and non-fermented Aronia melanocarpa berries on glycemic markers in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients. Despite the berries' high antioxidant potential and past studies suggesting benefits, this rigorous trial found no significant impact on waist circumference, insulin sensitivity, or glucose levels.

10 Oct 2023

Is night shift work rewiring our appetite and driving weight gain?

Bristol University scientists reveal that night shift work disrupts the body's circadian rhythm, altering appetite-regulating hormones and leading to weight gain. The study, providing insights into metabolic health, may aid in developing treatments for eating disorders and obesity.

10 Oct 2023

Saliva test breakthrough: Early detection for ectopic pregnancies on the horizon

Salivary proteins may offer early detection for ectopic pregnancies, potentially saving maternal lives through a non-invasive diagnostic approach. The study identifies specific proteins that are prominently present in ruptured ectopic pregnancy cases, highlighting the potential for developing a saliva-based diagnostic kit.

9 Oct 2023

New research sheds light on metabolic problems faced by transgender people

The latest data on the metabolic problems faced by trans people are presented at a session at this year's Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (Hamburg 2-6 October).

6 Oct 2023

Hormones News and Research

Utilizing Biomarkers in Cancer Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Could duck fats be a healthier alternative to saturated fats?

Exploring the impact of solid oat polar lipid-enriched breakfasts on metabolic health

First-of-its kind hormone replacement therapy improves symptoms in patients with adrenal conditions

Study explores sex-specific effects in Alzheimers disease pathology

How the gut microbiome contributes to schizophrenia

How do different organ microbiomes influence neuropsychiatric disorders?

Study finds no link between anxiety or depression and IVF outcomes in men

Scientists identify two promising new treatment options for men with recurrent prostate cancer

How African sleeping sickness melts away body fat: New study sheds light on the role of lipolysis

Sleep and stress hormones key to understanding epilepsy seizures

Female sex hormones play significant role in Alzheimer's disease

Tirzepatide boosts weight loss in lifestyle intervention patients, but comes with a catch

Women more likely than men to develop depression after traumatic brain injury

Hormones and high blood pressure: Study reveals endocrine culprits and targeted treatments

Stress-induced ribosome dysregulation may underlie depression

Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) diabetes benefits: Hope or hype?

Is night shift work rewiring our appetite and driving weight gain?

Saliva test breakthrough: Early detection for ectopic pregnancies on the horizon

New research sheds light on metabolic problems faced by transgender people

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