Study suggests discontinuation of gender-affirming hormones in those who start treatment as adolescents is rare

by LancetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAmong individuals treated at a gender identity clinic in The Netherlands, those who used puberty suppressing treatment before the age of 18 and then star

Updated on: February 19,2024 7

Study suggests discontinuation of gender-affirming hormones in those who start treatment as adolescents is rare

by LancetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAmong individuals treated at a gender identity clinic in The Netherlands, those who used puberty suppressing treatment before the age of 18 and then star

Updated on:February 19,2024 7

Study finds targeting mitochondria shows promise in treating obesity

by University of California, IrvineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of University of California, Irvine, scientists have discovered a novel pharmacological approach to attenuate the mitochondrial

Updated on: February 19,2024 13

Study finds targeting mitochondria shows promise in treating obesity

by University of California, IrvineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of University of California, Irvine, scientists have discovered a novel pharmacological approach to attenuate the mitochondrial

Updated on:February 19,2024 13

Extracellular vesicles offer new insights into treating endocrine disorders

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a new Scientific Statement released today, the Endocrine Society describes the importance of extracellular vesicles as a new research t

Updated on: February 19,2024 12

Extracellular vesicles offer new insights into treating endocrine disorders

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a new Scientific Statement released today, the Endocrine Society describes the importance of extracellular vesicles as a new research t

Updated on:February 19,2024 12

How do the effects of childhood abuse extend into middle age?

by Aaron Wagner,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildhood sexual abuse can lead to depression, anxiety, cardiovascular disease and other health problems later in life. Not

Updated on: February 19,2024 13

How do the effects of childhood abuse extend into middle age?

by Aaron Wagner,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildhood sexual abuse can lead to depression, anxiety, cardiovascular disease and other health problems later in life. Not

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Study shows certain foods reduce hot flashes associated with menopause by 88%

by Physicians Committee for Responsible MedicineModerate-to-severe hot flashes (per day, with 95% CI, completers). CI, confidence interval. Credit:Menopause(2022). DOI: 10.1097/GME.0000000

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Study shows certain foods reduce hot flashes associated with menopause by 88%

by Physicians Committee for Responsible MedicineModerate-to-severe hot flashes (per day, with 95% CI, completers). CI, confidence interval. Credit:Menopause(2022). DOI: 10.1097/GME.0000000

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How glycogen is linked to heat generation in fat cells

by University of California - San DiegoArtistic rendering of a brown fat cell with nucleus in pink, mitochondria in purple and yellow lipid droplets scattered throughout. Credit: Scientific Anima

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How glycogen is linked to heat generation in fat cells

by University of California - San DiegoArtistic rendering of a brown fat cell with nucleus in pink, mitochondria in purple and yellow lipid droplets scattered throughout. Credit: Scientific Anima

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Chip mimicking bovine endometrium used in study of factors that can jeopardize pregnancy

by Karina Ninni,FAPESPThe device was used for the first time to culture two maternal endometrial cell types, revealing the effects of alterations in glucose and insulin levels in the uterine env

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Chip mimicking bovine endometrium used in study of factors that can jeopardize pregnancy

by Karina Ninni,FAPESPThe device was used for the first time to culture two maternal endometrial cell types, revealing the effects of alterations in glucose and insulin levels in the uterine env

Updated on:February 19,2024 7

New mitochondrial disease identified in identical twins

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a set of identical twins, investigators led by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Children's Hospital

Updated on: February 19,2024 6

New mitochondrial disease identified in identical twins

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a set of identical twins, investigators led by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Children's Hospital

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AI can be used to identify benign thyroid nodules and reduce unnecessary biopsies

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainArtificial intelligence (AI) can be used to identify thyroid nodules seen on thyroid ultrasound that are very unlikely to be cancerous, re

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AI can be used to identify benign thyroid nodules and reduce unnecessary biopsies

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainArtificial intelligence (AI) can be used to identify thyroid nodules seen on thyroid ultrasound that are very unlikely to be cancerous, re

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Researchers reveal scale of prevalence of a condition that can cause type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure

by University of BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists at the University of Birmingham are calling for changes to healthcare policy following research which has shown for the first time t

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Researchers reveal scale of prevalence of a condition that can cause type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure

by University of BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists at the University of Birmingham are calling for changes to healthcare policy following research which has shown for the first time t

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Study reveals link between belly fat, blood pressure and food responses

by King's College LondonCredit:Nutrients(2022). DOI: 10.3390/nu14214499People with high blood pressure take longer and work harder to clear fats from the blood after meals and hav

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Study reveals link between belly fat, blood pressure and food responses

by King's College LondonCredit:Nutrients(2022). DOI: 10.3390/nu14214499People with high blood pressure take longer and work harder to clear fats from the blood after meals and hav

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Global warming projected to increase health burden from hyponatremia

by Karolinska InstitutetIncidence of hospitalizations due to hyponatremia according to temperature (°C). Credit: Jonatan LindhGlobal warming is likely to increase the number of people requiring h

Updated on: February 19,2024 13

Global warming projected to increase health burden from hyponatremia

by Karolinska InstitutetIncidence of hospitalizations due to hyponatremia according to temperature (°C). Credit: Jonatan LindhGlobal warming is likely to increase the number of people requiring h

Updated on:February 19,2024 13