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Understanding how biological sex and immune system contribute to shaping the developing brain

Researchers have established that biological sex plays a role in determining an individual's risk of brain disorders.

26 Apr 2023

Leisure-time physical activity may improve mental health in teens

A recent study led by the University of Eastern Finland suggests that regular leisure-time physical activity, even in small doses, is associated with lower odds of depression, anxiety, chronic stress, and school psychologist visits among Finnish adolescents.

26 Apr 2023

Can grape pomace be used as a cardiometabolic health-promoting ingredient?

Researchers explored the potential health benefits of using grape pomace to promote cardiometabolic health.

25 Apr 2023

Researchers discover a key player in preventing 'insulin shock'

Just over a century has passed since the discovery of insulin, a time period during which the therapeutic powers of the hormone have broadened and refined. Insulin is an essential treatment for type 1 diabetes and often for type 2 diabetes, as well.

24 Apr 2023

Analysis reveals relationship between nutrient consumption and sleep timing

What you eat might influence when you go to sleep, according to a new study of elite female college athletes.

21 Apr 2023

Study finds sex differences in the healing process after a muscle injury

The time period in which muscles heal after injury may depend on biological sex, and applying personalized treatment may help optimize recovery, according to a new study.

21 Apr 2023

Childhood adversity may increase risk of developing type 2 diabetes in early adulthood

A new study published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes [EASD])finds that individuals who experienced childhood adversity are at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) in early adulthood.

21 Apr 2023

NOVA system's food guidance: Valid concerns or oversimplification of health and diet?

Research evaluates the proposed mechanisms for the association between ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption and BMI. It concludes that there is limited evidence establishing causality and recommends against making recommendations about the role of UPF in diets before plausible mechanisms have been verified.

21 Apr 2023

Prenatal depression may be related to postpartum cardiovascular disease diagnosis

Individuals who were diagnosed with depression during pregnancy were more likely to be diagnosed with cardiovascular disease within two years after giving birth than individuals without depression, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open-access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

19 Apr 2023

Mouse studies can help find better therapeutic targets for people with PCOS

Polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, can cause a range of symptoms, including disrupted menstrual cycles, abdominal obesity, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes.

18 Apr 2023

Is there a correlation between acute and chronic red wine intake and health?

Researchers examined the correlations between acute and chronic red wine (RW) intake and health.

18 Apr 2023

Uncovering the connection between the microbiome and aging

Researchers evaluated the recent advances in understanding how the microbiome influences aging and associated diseases.

15 Apr 2023

Metabolic alterations found in depressed patients with a history of sexual or physical abuse

A pilot study conducted at the University of Eastern Finland found metabolites related to oxidative stress and the transsulfuration pathway of one-carbon metabolism to be associated with a history of sexual or physical abuse in depressed adolescent outpatients.

11 Apr 2023

Creation of embryo-like structures from monkey embryonic stem cells for the first time

Human embryo development and early organ formation remain largely unexplored due to ethical issues surrounding the use of embryos for research as well as limited availability of materials to study.

6 Apr 2023

Pathophysiology, comorbidities, and interventions related to childhood obesity

Researchers discuss the psychological and physiological impacts of obesity on children.

6 Apr 2023

Biological underpinnings of a reproductive disorder caused by mutation of autism gene

A University of California, Riverside, study has identified the biological underpinnings of a reproductive disorder caused by the mutation of a gene.

5 Apr 2023

The interaction between white adipose tissue mitochondria and gut microbiota in obesity

Researchers explored the interaction of white adipose tissue mitochondria with gut microbiota in obesity.

4 Apr 2023

Birth weight and maternal BMI modify the relationship between obesity and mortality rate

Obesity is a significant risk factor for premature mortality due to the predisposition to metabolic and cardiovascular disease. However, is this effect independent of the birth weight? A new research paper examines this aspect of adult obesity, measuring the effect of parental body mass index (BMI) and birth weight on the mortality risk.

3 Apr 2023

Age at menopause and hormone therapy use associated with increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Women are more likely than men to develop Alzheimer's disease (AD), with women making up two-thirds of the population living with AD.

3 Apr 2023

Social rank affects how an individual responds to chronic psychosocial stress

Can an individual's social status have an impact on their level of stress? Researchers at Tulane University put that question to the test and believe that social rank, particularly in females, does indeed affect the stress response.

31 Mar 2023

Hormones News and Research

Understanding how biological sex and immune system contribute to shaping the developing brain

Leisure-time physical activity may improve mental health in teens

Can grape pomace be used as a cardiometabolic health-promoting ingredient?

Researchers discover a key player in preventing 'insulin shock'

Analysis reveals relationship between nutrient consumption and sleep timing

Study finds sex differences in the healing process after a muscle injury

Childhood adversity may increase risk of developing type 2 diabetes in early adulthood

NOVA system's food guidance: Valid concerns or oversimplification of health and diet?

Prenatal depression may be related to postpartum cardiovascular disease diagnosis

Mouse studies can help find better therapeutic targets for people with PCOS

Is there a correlation between acute and chronic red wine intake and health?

Uncovering the connection between the microbiome and aging

Metabolic alterations found in depressed patients with a history of sexual or physical abuse

Creation of embryo-like structures from monkey embryonic stem cells for the first time

Pathophysiology, comorbidities, and interventions related to childhood obesity

Biological underpinnings of a reproductive disorder caused by mutation of autism gene

The interaction between white adipose tissue mitochondria and gut microbiota in obesity

Birth weight and maternal BMI modify the relationship between obesity and mortality rate

Age at menopause and hormone therapy use associated with increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Social rank affects how an individual responds to chronic psychosocial stress

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