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Proteomic signatures enhance risk prediction for both common and rare diseases

Researchers have developed sparse prediction models combining plasma proteins and clinical data to predict the 10-year risk of 218 diseases. The study, involving over 41,000 participants, highlights the enhanced predictive power of proteomic signatures.

24 Jul 2024

How indoor microbiomes shape our health and well-being

Indoor microbiomes, influenced by urbanization and building design, significantly impact human immune, neurological, and endocrine health. This research emphasizes the need for innovative approaches to harness these microbial ecosystems for improved public health outcomes.

24 Jul 2024

Deciphering the role of RET in cancer and breakthroughs in targeted treatments

Xueqing Hu , Ujjwol Khatri , Tao Shen , and Jie Wu, at University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, USA, provides a comprehensive review of the role of the RET (REarranged during Transfection) receptor tyrosine kinase in cancer development and the advancements in RET-targeted cancer therapies.

19 Jul 2024

Researchers develop an analytical tool that could lead to lead to noninvasive "liquid biopsies"

Biopsies are clinical tools commonly used to diagnose a variety of diseases or to monitor tissue for abnormal growth or even rejection of a transplant.

17 Jul 2024

How Aloe vera's medicinal properties make it essential in medicine, cosmetics, and food products

Comprehensive review highlights Aloe vera's versatile biological activities and its potential applications in medicine and cosmetics while addressing its safety concerns.

11 Jul 2024

Pregnancy loss risk heightened by family history of endocrine diseases

Women who have close family members with endocrine diseases, including type 2 diabetes, thyroid diseases and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), are at higher risk of pregnancy loss, a new study has found.

9 Jul 2024

England sees shifting mortality trends with obesity: Cardiovascular deaths decline, neurological and respiratory deaths rise

Obesity-related mortality rates in England show complex trends between 2004 and 2019. While overall mortality rates among obese individuals declined, the study highlights shifting causes of death, including an increase in neurological and respiratory deaths.

7 Jul 2024

Scientists unveil KLF15 transcription factor's role in white fat cells, opening new paths for obesity therapy

Researchers found that KLF15 is crucial for maintaining white adipocyte properties in subcutaneous fat, and its deletion induces beige adipocyte characteristics, suggesting new obesity treatment pathways.

4 Jul 2024

Tampons can be potential source of toxic metals, study finds

Tampons from several brands that potentially millions of people use each month can contain toxic metals like lead, arsenic, and cadmium, a new study led by a UC Berkeley researcher has found.

3 Jul 2024

Study links vegetable protein to delayed puberty through gut microbiome changes

A large Chinese study found that high vegetable protein intake is linked to later puberty timing and beneficial gut microbiome changes in children, while high animal protein intake is associated with earlier puberty. The gut microbiome mediates these effects.

2 Jul 2024

Fibrinogen-like protein 1 plays dual role in liver regeneration and hepatocellular carcinoma recurrence

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a leading cause of cancer-related mortality globally, exhibits a dismal five-year survival rate of only 18%.

2 Jul 2024

Unveiling the epigenetic transformation in insulinomas: Insights into beta cell neoplasia

An experimental study led by Pompeu Fabra University describes the mechanism whereby insulinomas, a rare type of neuroendocrine tumor that affects pancreatic beta cells.

2 Jul 2024

Acupuncture reduces hot flashes and side effects of endocrine therapy in women with breast cancer

In a pooled analysis of three clinical trials, acupuncture significantly reduced hot flashes and other hormonal side effects of endocrine therapy taken by women with breast cancer.

24 Jun 2024

Vitamin D for carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms

Study examines the impact of vitamin D supplementation on carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) patients with low vitamin D levels, finding that it improves pain relief and symptom severity when added to corticosteroid therapy.

23 Jun 2024

High-resolution structures of SSTR5 reveal key interactions with neuropeptide and drug agonists

Somatostatin receptors (SSTRs) constitute a crucial family of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) that play pivotal roles in regulating hormone secretion and inhibiting tumor growth.

21 Jun 2024

How micro- and nanoplastics may worsen non-communicable diseases

Researchers review and assess the potential exacerbation of non-communicable diseases by micro- and nanoplastics.

21 Jun 2024

Premenopausal oophorectomy reduces white matter integrity in the brain later in life

Women who have their ovaries removed before menopause, particularly before the age of 40, have reduced white matter integrity in multiple regions of the brain later in life.

20 Jun 2024

Study reveals lasting quality of life inequities in breast cancer patients

When it comes to health, inequalities can be seen at every level for women with breast cancer: prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and survival.

18 Jun 2024

New recommendations on vitamin D intake for children, pregnant people, adults over 75 and those with high-risk prediabetes

In the present study, researchers developed guidelines for vitamin D supplementation to prevent disease.

14 Jun 2024

Artemisinins: A new hope for women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Plant-derived compounds best known for their antimalarial properties relieve polycystic ovary syndrome, a major public health problem that affects millions of women worldwide.

13 Jun 2024

Endocrine News and Research

Proteomic signatures enhance risk prediction for both common and rare diseases

How indoor microbiomes shape our health and well-being

Deciphering the role of RET in cancer and breakthroughs in targeted treatments

Researchers develop an analytical tool that could lead to lead to noninvasive "liquid biopsies"

How Aloe vera's medicinal properties make it essential in medicine, cosmetics, and food products

Pregnancy loss risk heightened by family history of endocrine diseases

England sees shifting mortality trends with obesity: Cardiovascular deaths decline, neurological and respiratory deaths rise

Scientists unveil KLF15 transcription factor's role in white fat cells, opening new paths for obesity therapy

Tampons can be potential source of toxic metals, study finds

Study links vegetable protein to delayed puberty through gut microbiome changes

Fibrinogen-like protein 1 plays dual role in liver regeneration and hepatocellular carcinoma recurrence

Unveiling the epigenetic transformation in insulinomas: Insights into beta cell neoplasia

Acupuncture reduces hot flashes and side effects of endocrine therapy in women with breast cancer

Vitamin D for carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms

High-resolution structures of SSTR5 reveal key interactions with neuropeptide and drug agonists

How micro- and nanoplastics may worsen non-communicable diseases

Premenopausal oophorectomy reduces white matter integrity in the brain later in life

Study reveals lasting quality of life inequities in breast cancer patients

New recommendations on vitamin D intake for children, pregnant people, adults over 75 and those with high-risk prediabetes

Artemisinins: A new hope for women with polycystic ovary syndrome

E-Cigarettes and Ethanol: A forensic Perspective on Vaping

Understanding Consumer-Consented Data to Optimize Digital Health Programs

The Future is Wearable: Advancing Human Health Through Portable Spectroscopy

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