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Children and adolescents with persistent high levels of anxiety at greater risk for later psychosis

Children and adolescents who show persistent high levels of anxiety are more likely to become psychotic in their early 20s, according to a new study.

21 Dec 2021

Pandemic poses short- and long-term risks to babies, especially boys

The pandemic has created a hostile environment for pregnant people and their babies. Stress levels among expectant mothers have soared. Pregnant women with covid are five times as likely as uninfected pregnant people to require intensive care and 22 times as likely to die. Infected moms are four times as likely to have a stillborn child.

21 Dec 2021

Cedars-Sinai researchers discover growth hormone in the colon that influences aging process

Investigators at Cedars-Sinai have identified growth hormone in the colon that increases as the colon ages—a discovery that can help guide the development of a new anti-aging therapy.

16 Dec 2021

How SARS-CoV-2 affects the male reproductive system

Researchers review the potentially harmful consequences on the male reproductive system in COVID-19 patients.

15 Dec 2021

Study provides new insights into molecular drivers of treatment resistance in prostate cancer

An international research team co-led by scientists at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute has identified an important accelerator of treatment-resistant prostate cancer.

14 Dec 2021

Newly discovered hormone may play a key role in the development of type 1 and type 2 diabetes

A newly discovered hormone named fabkin helps regulate metabolism and may play an important role in the development of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, according to research led by the Sabri Ülker Center for Metabolic Research at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

12 Dec 2021

Chemicals from certain personal care products may impact maternal hormone levels during pregnancy

Use of certain personal care products during pregnancy may impact maternal hormone levels, according to a new Rutgers study.

11 Dec 2021

Researchers discover new mechanism behind the formation of membrane vesicles

Canadian and American researchers have discovered a new mechanism by which membrane vesicles are made. These self-contained nanoparticles trap proteins, RNA and other molecules from inside or outside of living cells as nutrients or regulate the numbers of cell surface hormone receptors, such as those for insulin, to control the sensitivity of cells to hormones.

10 Dec 2021

Study measures arterial stiffness in women from wide age range

A study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä in the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences measured arterial stiffness in women from wide age range.

10 Dec 2021

Distinct plasma proteins linked to presence and course of COVID-19

In a study published in Viruses, researchers have examined the difference in protein levels in COVID-19 patients.

10 Dec 2021

New hormone may play a key role in the development of type 1 and type 2 diabetes

8 Dec 2021

Hypothyroidism and thyroid autoimmunity can negatively affect a woman's ovarian reserve

Thyroid hormones are important for ovarian health and fertility, but the effects of low thyroid hormone levels (hypothyroidism) and thyroid autoimmune diseases on the functioning of a woman's ovaries are not fully understood.

8 Dec 2021

Researchers use gene-editing to create single sex mice litters

Scientists at the Francis Crick Institute, in collaboration with University of Kent, have used gene editing technology to create female-only and male-only mice litters with 100% efficiency.

6 Dec 2021

Texas toughens ban on medication-by-mail abortions with jail time and hefty fine

Texas already had the most restrictive abortion laws in the U.S. — and they just got tougher. On Wednesday, a new law took effect that adds penalties of jail time and a fine of up to $10,000 for anyone who prescribes pills for medication abortions through telehealth or the mail.

6 Dec 2021

New genetic evidence for the role of vitamin D deficiency in causing cardiovascular disease

Free from the sun, vitamin D delivers a natural source for one of the hormones essential to our bodies, especially the bones. But when you're down on this essential nutrient, it's not only your bones that could suffer, but also your cardio health, according to new research from the University of South Australia.

6 Dec 2021

Hormones News and Research

Children and adolescents with persistent high levels of anxiety at greater risk for later psychosis

Pandemic poses short- and long-term risks to babies, especially boys

Cedars-Sinai researchers discover growth hormone in the colon that influences aging process

How SARS-CoV-2 affects the male reproductive system

Study provides new insights into molecular drivers of treatment resistance in prostate cancer

Newly discovered hormone may play a key role in the development of type 1 and type 2 diabetes

Chemicals from certain personal care products may impact maternal hormone levels during pregnancy

Researchers discover new mechanism behind the formation of membrane vesicles

Study measures arterial stiffness in women from wide age range

Distinct plasma proteins linked to presence and course of COVID-19

New hormone may play a key role in the development of type 1 and type 2 diabetes

Hypothyroidism and thyroid autoimmunity can negatively affect a woman's ovarian reserve

Researchers use gene-editing to create single sex mice litters

Texas toughens ban on medication-by-mail abortions with jail time and hefty fine

New genetic evidence for the role of vitamin D deficiency in causing cardiovascular disease

Probiotics significantly improve the symptoms of pregnancy-related problems

Novel method enables deeper analysis of endocrine disrupting chemicals' impact on gene expression

Previous trauma can affect patients during pregnancy, childbirth and after

Does SARS-CoV-2 infection contribute to adrenal gland dysfunction?

Using the contraceptive pill to reduce risk of type-2 diabetes in women with PCOS

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