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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.

New insights into therapy resistance in breast cancer

A new review was published in Oncotarget, Volume 16, on March 13, 2025, titled "Signaling pathway dysregulation in breast cancer."

25 Mar 2025

Exploring the therapeutic potential of flavonoids in type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder with a rapidly increasing global prevalence. It is primarily characterized by insulin resistance, β-cell dysfunction, and impaired glucose homeostasis.

20 Mar 2025

Oophorectomy linked to higher risk of heart failure in women

Women of childbearing age who had both ovaries removed, in a procedure called bilateral oophorectomy, were more likely to develop heart failure later in life, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session (ACC.25).

20 Mar 2025

Cell map offers insights into endometrial dysfunction in women with PCOS

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) find it harder to get pregnant, have more frequent miscarriages and have a higher risk of developing endometrial cancer.

20 Mar 2025

Breast cancer survivors face accelerated aging tied to tumors and treatment

Accelerated aging in breast cancer survivors is linked to treatments and tumor characteristics, with implications for long-term care and quality of life.

20 Mar 2025

Brain dynamics during male sexual behavior revealed

To uncover what drives sexual behavior in animals, researchers studied the brain activity of male mice throughout the series of actions involved in sex leading up to ejaculation.

19 Mar 2025

Small intestine grows in response to pregnancy in mice

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have found that the small intestine grows in response to pregnancy in mice. This partially irreversible change may help mice support a pregnancy and prepare for a second.

19 Mar 2025

AI predicts biological aging using steroid pathways

Researchers discuss a novel method to predict biological aging using a deep neural network based on pathways of steroidogenesis.

19 Mar 2025

GP reveals seven ways to relieve endometriosis symptoms

In the UK, one in 10 women has Endometriosis. With March marking Endometriosis Awareness Month, Dr Bhavini Shah, a GP from LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor, reveals ways to relieve endometriosis symptoms.

19 Mar 2025

Can yogurt and kefir help prevent osteoporosis? Scientists examine the facts

Fermented dairy products and probiotics may support bone health by enhancing calcium absorption, modulating inflammation, and influencing bone remodeling, though human studies show mixed results.

18 Mar 2025

Study sheds light on why women experience chronic pain more than men

A new study led by University of Calgary professor Dr. Tuan Trang, PhD, may help to explain why there is an over-representation of women experiencing chronic pain compared to men.

18 Mar 2025

Her case changed trans care in prison. Now Trump aims to reverse course.

In 2019, Cristina Iglesias filed a lawsuit that changed the course of treatment for herself and other transgender inmates in federal custody.

18 Mar 2025

New AI model can estimate biological age using blood samples

We all know someone who seems to defy aging-people who look younger than their peers despite being the same age.

14 Mar 2025

Study links postnatal depression to disrupted oxytocin system during breastfeeding

The oxytocin system – which helps release breast milk and strengthens the bond between mother and baby – may be affected during breastfeeding in mothers experiencing postnatal depression, finds a new study by UCL researchers.

14 Mar 2025

Breakthrough in carbon nanotube sensors could revolutionize health monitoring

In a new study, researchers produced nanomaterials that could be used in developing more accurate sensors for healthcare in the future.

13 Mar 2025

Children who eat fish are more prosocial, but does it impact intelligence?

Children who eat less seafood are significantly more likely to have lower prosocial behavior scores, but no link was found between seafood intake and IQ.

12 Mar 2025

Researchers uncover 195 genetic risk factors driving women’s reproductive diseases

Scientists identified 195 genetic risk loci across 42 female reproductive health conditions, revealing shared genetic pathways and developing a polygenic risk score for intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP). These findings pave the way for personalized reproductive healthcare and targeted treatments based on genetic risk.

12 Mar 2025

Can red meat help women improve iron levels? New study suggests modest benefits

A systematic review and meta-analysis of 10 intervention studies found that increased red meat consumption improves hemoglobin levels in adults, particularly women, but requires ≥8 weeks to moderately boost ferritin, though clinical relevance remains uncertain compared to iron supplements.

12 Mar 2025

Targeted alpha therapy offers new hope for treating metastatic melanoma

Metastatic melanoma, also known as stage IV melanoma, is a type of skin cancer that spreads to other parts of the body.

12 Mar 2025

Breast cancer deaths expected to fall in the EU and UK by 2025 across most age groups

Death rates from breast cancer will fall in 2025 in every age group in the EU and the UK apart from in EU patients aged 80 years and older. In these older patients, overall mortality rates from the disease are predicted to rise by nearly 10% in 2025.

12 Mar 2025