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Mental health issues associated with income inequalities in Indigenous people

Indigenous peoples in Canada have high rates of psychological distress, suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts, and these mental health issues are linked to income inequalities, found a study published in CMAJ.

25 Mar 2019

Synthetic peptide appears to disrupt inflammation and protect kidneys from nephritis

A synthetic peptide appears to directly disrupt the destructive inflammation that occurs in nephritis, enabling the kidneys to better recover and maintain their important functions, investigators report.

25 Mar 2019

Study evaluates prescribing of preventive drugs at the end of life in older adults with cancer

A new study reveals that preventive medications--such as those to lower blood pressure or cholesterol, or to protect bone health, among others--are commonly prescribed during the last year of life of older adults with cancer, even though they are unlikely to provide meaningful benefits.

25 Mar 2019

Sleep quality varies throughout menstrual cycle in young women

Young women are more likely to experience sleep disruption in the days leading up to their menstrual period, according to a new study that will be presented Saturday at ENDO 2019, the annual meeting of the Endocrine Society, in New Orleans, La.

25 Mar 2019

Weight loss in obese migraine sufferers can improve their quality of life

For migraine sufferers with obesity, losing weight can decrease headaches and improve quality of life, researchers from Italy and the United States report.

25 Mar 2019

Study: Later meal timing may contribute to weight gain

Eating later in the day may contribute to weight gain, according to a new study to be presented Saturday at ENDO 2019, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in New Orleans, La.

25 Mar 2019

CPAP treatment can result in weight loss in people with sleep apnea and obseity

When trying to lose weight by cutting calories, people who have obstructive sleep apnea in addition to obesity can lose more weight if they treat their sleep disorder with an overnight CPAP, or continuous positive airway pressure, machine.

25 Mar 2019

Obesity linked to reproductive problems in women with type 1 diabetes

Obesity may play a role in reproductive problems in women with type 1 diabetes, according to a new study to be presented Saturday, March 23 at ENDO 2019, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in New Orleans, La.

25 Mar 2019

Exposure to dim light at night may contribute to spread of breast cancer to bones

Exposure to dim light at night, which is common in today's lifestyle, may contribute to the spread of breast cancer to the bones, researchers have shown for the first time in an animal study.

25 Mar 2019

$Race and ethnicity influence fracture risk in diabetic patients$

Race and ethnicity influence fracture risk in diabetic patients

Caucasians and Hispanics with diabetes have a greater risk of fracture compared to those without diabetes, while African Americans with diabetes have little to no additional fracture risk, according to a study to be presented Saturday, March 23 at ENDO 2019, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in New Orleans, La.

25 Mar 2019

Bisphosphonates to treat osteoporosis appears to be beneficial for all women

In recent years, women who start taking bisphosphonates to treat osteoporosis and prevent fracture have trended from younger to older and from having osteopenia to having osteoporosis, researchers report.

25 Mar 2019

Adipose hormone levels may be independent risk factor for obesity-related asthma

New research suggests a hormone released from fat tissue is critical in the development of obesity-related asthma and may be a target of future treatments for the disease. The findings will be presented Saturday, March 23 at ENDO 2019, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in New Orleans, La.

25 Mar 2019

Exposure to HIV virus, antiretroviral therapy before birth linked to obesity and asthma-like symptoms

Teens and young adults who were exposed to HIV and antiretroviral therapy before birth but are HIV-negative themselves are at increased risk of obesity and asthma-like symptoms, according to research to be presented Saturday, March 23 at ENDO 2019, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in New Orleans, La.

25 Mar 2019

Recurrent pregnancy loss may be caused by sperm DNA damage, finds study

Some cases of recurrent pregnancy loss may be caused by sperm DNA damage in the male partner, rather than by a problem in affected women, according to research to be presented Sunday, March 24 at ENDO 2019, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in New Orleans, La.

25 Mar 2019

Transgender men preserve their fertility potential after one year of testosterone therapy

Transgender men preserve their fertility potential even after one year of treatment with the male hormone testosterone, according to a study that will be presented Saturday at ENDO 2019, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in New Orleans, La.

25 Mar 2019

Treating women with thyroid antibodies with Levothyroxine do not increase live birth rate

Treating women who have thyroid antibodies, but normal thyroid function, with a medicine called Levothyroxine does not make them more likely to deliver a live baby, new research from the United Kingdom suggests.

25 Mar 2019

Altering gut microbiome may be potential treatment option for PCOS

Symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome improved with exposure to healthy bacteria in the gut, according to a study in a mouse model of this common women's endocrine disorder.

25 Mar 2019

Research suggests oxytocin as potential new obesity treatment

The hormone oxytocin reduces the communication between different brain areas involved in the cognitive, sensory and emotional processing of food cues that people with obesity demonstrate when they look at high-calorie foods, according to research being presented Monday at ENDO 2019, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in New Orleans, La.

25 Mar 2019

Long term opioid medications impacts production of important hormones

Many people who use opioid medications long term do not produce enough testosterone or another important hormone, cortisol, according to a new study.

25 Mar 2019

New guideline focuses on strategies to improve health of older adults with diabetes

Simplifying medication regimens and tailoring glycemic targets in older adults with diabetes improves adherence and avoids treatment-related complications, according to a Clinical Practice Guideline issued today by the Endocrine Society.

25 Mar 2019

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Mental health issues associated with income inequalities in Indigenous people

Synthetic peptide appears to disrupt inflammation and protect kidneys from nephritis

Study evaluates prescribing of preventive drugs at the end of life in older adults with cancer

Sleep quality varies throughout menstrual cycle in young women

Weight loss in obese migraine sufferers can improve their quality of life

Study: Later meal timing may contribute to weight gain

CPAP treatment can result in weight loss in people with sleep apnea and obseity

Obesity linked to reproductive problems in women with type 1 diabetes

Exposure to dim light at night may contribute to spread of breast cancer to bones

Race and ethnicity influence fracture risk in diabetic patients

Bisphosphonates to treat osteoporosis appears to be beneficial for all women

Adipose hormone levels may be independent risk factor for obesity-related asthma

Exposure to HIV virus, antiretroviral therapy before birth linked to obesity and asthma-like symptoms

Recurrent pregnancy loss may be caused by sperm DNA damage, finds study

Transgender men preserve their fertility potential after one year of testosterone therapy

Treating women with thyroid antibodies with Levothyroxine do not increase live birth rate

Altering gut microbiome may be potential treatment option for PCOS

Research suggests oxytocin as potential new obesity treatment

Long term opioid medications impacts production of important hormones

New guideline focuses on strategies to improve health of older adults with diabetes

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