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Don't believe the hype—menopausal women don't all need to check—or increase—their testosterone levels

Don't believe the hype—menopausal women don't all need to check—or increase—their testosterone levels

by Susan Davis,The ConversationCredit: Pexels/Liza SummerEver heard "low testosterone" blamed for low mood, brain fog and loss of vitality? Despite all evidence to the contrary, social

Don't believe the hype—menopausal women don't all need to check—or increase—their testosterone levels

by Susan Davis,The ConversationCredit: Pexels/Liza SummerEver heard "low testosterone" blamed for low mood, brain fog and loss of vitality? Despite all evidence to the contrary, social
Study shows medial preoptic area mediates depressive-like behaviors associated with ovarian hormone fluctuations

Study shows medial preoptic area mediates depressive-like behaviors associated with ovarian hormone fluctuations

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressElectrophysiological recording from MPOA GABAergic neurons (Vgat+) demonstrated that these neurons reduced their spiking activity in HW-treated mice compared to non-H

Study shows medial preoptic area mediates depressive-like behaviors associated with ovarian hormone fluctuations

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressElectrophysiological recording from MPOA GABAergic neurons (Vgat+) demonstrated that these neurons reduced their spiking activity in HW-treated mice compared to non-H
Early time-restricted feeding improves blood sugar levels

Early time-restricted feeding improves blood sugar levels

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEarly-time restricted feeding, a type of intermittent fasting, improved fluctuations in blood glucose levels and decreased time above ran

Early time-restricted feeding improves blood sugar levels

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEarly-time restricted feeding, a type of intermittent fasting, improved fluctuations in blood glucose levels and decreased time above ran
Lean body mass, age linked with alcohol elimination rates in women

Lean body mass, age linked with alcohol elimination rates in women

by Sharita Forrest,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignHigher fat-free mass (FFM) was associated with faster alcohol elimination rates (AER), particularly in women in the oldest tertile gr

Lean body mass, age linked with alcohol elimination rates in women

by Sharita Forrest,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignHigher fat-free mass (FFM) was associated with faster alcohol elimination rates (AER), particularly in women in the oldest tertile gr
Serum copeptin, urinary AQP2 lower in children with nocturnal enuresis

Serum copeptin, urinary AQP2 lower in children with nocturnal enuresis

by Elana GotkineSerum copeptin and urinary aquaporin-2 (AQP2) levels are significantly lower in children with primary monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis (PMNE), according to a study published in the&n

Serum copeptin, urinary AQP2 lower in children with nocturnal enuresis

by Elana GotkineSerum copeptin and urinary aquaporin-2 (AQP2) levels are significantly lower in children with primary monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis (PMNE), according to a study published in the&n
Study identifies potential treatment target for prostate cancer resistant to hormone therapy

Study identifies potential treatment target for prostate cancer resistant to hormone therapy

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonTRAF4 overexpression promotes 22Rv1 and VCaP cell androgen-independent cell growth. (A) MTS cell proliferation assay was performed in TRAF4 overexpressing

Study identifies potential treatment target for prostate cancer resistant to hormone therapy

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonTRAF4 overexpression promotes 22Rv1 and VCaP cell androgen-independent cell growth. (A) MTS cell proliferation assay was performed in TRAF4 overexpressing
The most common menopause symptoms you should know

The most common menopause symptoms you should know

by Ann SchreiberMenopause, a natural stage of a woman's life marking the end of menstruation, can bring many physical and emotional changes that may leave her feeling bewildered and alone. Hot fla

The most common menopause symptoms you should know

by Ann SchreiberMenopause, a natural stage of a woman's life marking the end of menstruation, can bring many physical and emotional changes that may leave her feeling bewildered and alone. Hot fla
Biological clock disruptions sound Alzheimer's alarm

Biological clock disruptions sound Alzheimer's alarm

by Josh Barney,University of VirginiaIncreased sensitivity to light could disrupt the body’s biological clock and contribute to sleep disorders among people with Alzheimer’s disease, UVA researc

Biological clock disruptions sound Alzheimer's alarm

by Josh Barney,University of VirginiaIncreased sensitivity to light could disrupt the body’s biological clock and contribute to sleep disorders among people with Alzheimer’s disease, UVA researc
Body image concerns significantly higher in women living with PCOS

Body image concerns significantly higher in women living with PCOS

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen living with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) experience greater body image concerns than individuals without the condition, accordi

Body image concerns significantly higher in women living with PCOS

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen living with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) experience greater body image concerns than individuals without the condition, accordi
Fatty fish consumption found to increase cell membrane fluidity

Fatty fish consumption found to increase cell membrane fluidity

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEating fatty fish decreased the lipophilic index in people with impaired glucose metabolism or coronary heart disease, according

Fatty fish consumption found to increase cell membrane fluidity

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEating fatty fish decreased the lipophilic index in people with impaired glucose metabolism or coronary heart disease, according
Researchers reveal Gasdermin D's hidden power in maintaining food tolerance

Researchers reveal Gasdermin D's hidden power in maintaining food tolerance

by University of Science and Technology of ChinaMechanism of GSDMD activating immunity and inducing tolerance. Credit: Zhu Shu et al.A research team led by Prof. Zhu Shu from the University of Science

Researchers reveal Gasdermin D's hidden power in maintaining food tolerance

by University of Science and Technology of ChinaMechanism of GSDMD activating immunity and inducing tolerance. Credit: Zhu Shu et al.A research team led by Prof. Zhu Shu from the University of Science
New study shows glutaminase 2 regulates glucose metabolism in pancreatic beta-cells

New study shows glutaminase 2 regulates glucose metabolism in pancreatic beta-cells

by Chiba UniversityResearchers from Chiba University in Japan have found that GLS2 has an important role in glucose homeostasis under conditions of hyperglycemia. Credit: Sawako Suzuki from Chiba Univ

New study shows glutaminase 2 regulates glucose metabolism in pancreatic beta-cells

by Chiba UniversityResearchers from Chiba University in Japan have found that GLS2 has an important role in glucose homeostasis under conditions of hyperglycemia. Credit: Sawako Suzuki from Chiba Univ