Health-sector shift work linked to increased odds of metabolic syndrome

For employees of the health sector, shift work is associated with increased risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS), according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online June 22 inObesi

Updated on: February 19,2024 7

Health-sector shift work linked to increased odds of metabolic syndrome

For employees of the health sector, shift work is associated with increased risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS), according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online June 22 inObesi

Updated on:February 19,2024 7

New pill treats diabetic cats without daily insulin shots

by Jonel AlecciaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen Mark Winternheimer's 12-year-old tabby cat was diagnosed with diabetes last year, the treatment was daunting: twice-daily injections of insuli

Updated on: February 19,2024 14

New pill treats diabetic cats without daily insulin shots

by Jonel AlecciaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen Mark Winternheimer's 12-year-old tabby cat was diagnosed with diabetes last year, the treatment was daunting: twice-daily injections of insuli

Updated on:February 19,2024 14

Increased risk of heart disease may be linked to your stress hormone sensitivity

by European Society for Paediatric EndocrinologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople that are particularly sensitive to stress hormones also exhibit markers that suggest they are at greater risk of

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Increased risk of heart disease may be linked to your stress hormone sensitivity

by European Society for Paediatric EndocrinologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople that are particularly sensitive to stress hormones also exhibit markers that suggest they are at greater risk of

Updated on:February 19,2024 17

Hormone exposure in the womb potentially linked to migraine risk in later life

by FrontiersCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHormone levels in the womb before birth have been potentially linked to the risk of developing migraine in adulthood, reveals a new study of genetic a

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Hormone exposure in the womb potentially linked to migraine risk in later life

by FrontiersCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHormone levels in the womb before birth have been potentially linked to the risk of developing migraine in adulthood, reveals a new study of genetic a

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Direct-to-consumer online platforms expand access, but often fail to convey risks of testosterone therapy

by Northwestern Memorial HealthCareCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDemand for testosterone therapy has soared in the United States with more men seeking to increase hormone levels in hopes of enhanc

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Direct-to-consumer online platforms expand access, but often fail to convey risks of testosterone therapy

by Northwestern Memorial HealthCareCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDemand for testosterone therapy has soared in the United States with more men seeking to increase hormone levels in hopes of enhanc

Updated on:February 19,2024 10

Mouse study hints at specific brain receptor behind PCOS symptoms

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPolycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, can cause a range of symptoms, including disrupted menstrual cycles, abdominal obesity, cardiovascu

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Mouse study hints at specific brain receptor behind PCOS symptoms

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPolycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, can cause a range of symptoms, including disrupted menstrual cycles, abdominal obesity, cardiovascu

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New hope for patients with hereditary metabolic disease

by Fabio Bergamin,ETH ZurichIn methylmalonic aciduria, a specific metabolite accumulates in the body. This often leads to patients requiring intensive medical care. Credit: University Children&#

Updated on: February 19,2024 12

New hope for patients with hereditary metabolic disease

by Fabio Bergamin,ETH ZurichIn methylmalonic aciduria, a specific metabolite accumulates in the body. This often leads to patients requiring intensive medical care. Credit: University Children&#

Updated on:February 19,2024 12

Consumer protection: Novel method for detecting hormonally active substances

by Dresden University of TechnologyScheme of the new detection principle. A functionalized hydrogel microparticle (blue sphere) binds to the directionally immobilized enzyme (red) on a chip surfa

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Consumer protection: Novel method for detecting hormonally active substances

by Dresden University of TechnologyScheme of the new detection principle. A functionalized hydrogel microparticle (blue sphere) binds to the directionally immobilized enzyme (red) on a chip surfa

Updated on:February 19,2024 10

Researchers find that liver cells influence the circadian clock

by University of QueenslandA"humanized" mouse model receives liver cells from healthy mice (control group) or human liver cells (humanized mice). The presence of human liver cells

Updated on: February 19,2024 10

Researchers find that liver cells influence the circadian clock

by University of QueenslandA"humanized" mouse model receives liver cells from healthy mice (control group) or human liver cells (humanized mice). The presence of human liver cells

Updated on:February 19,2024 10

Thyroid problems escalating rapidly in the UK, may be direct link to SARS-CoV-2

by London Medical LaboratoryCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDr. Quinton Fivelman Ph.D., the Chief Scientific Officer at London Medical Laboratory, is warning that thyroid problems may be escalating r

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Thyroid problems escalating rapidly in the UK, may be direct link to SARS-CoV-2

by London Medical LaboratoryCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDr. Quinton Fivelman Ph.D., the Chief Scientific Officer at London Medical Laboratory, is warning that thyroid problems may be escalating r

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Q and A: Women and thyroid disease

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainI recently read that thyroid issues affect women more often than men. Can you explain what the thyroid is and how it affects my body? Can I do anything to prevent havi

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Q and A: Women and thyroid disease

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainI recently read that thyroid issues affect women more often than men. Can you explain what the thyroid is and how it affects my body? Can I do anything to prevent havi

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Researchers map brain regions responsible for intoxicating effects of alcohol

by University of Maryland School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe slurred speech, poor coordination, and sedative effects of drinking too much alcohol may actually be caused by the

Updated on: February 19,2024 7

Researchers map brain regions responsible for intoxicating effects of alcohol

by University of Maryland School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe slurred speech, poor coordination, and sedative effects of drinking too much alcohol may actually be caused by the

Updated on:February 19,2024 7