Pediatric review takes stock of history and current status of long-acting growth hormone therapy

by Cactus CommunicationsThe growth hormone somatotropin is directly involved in regulating growth in children, and continues to play a role in adulthood. Long-acting growth hormone is now available in

Updated on: February 03,2024 19

Pediatric review takes stock of history and current status of long-acting growth hormone therapy

by Cactus CommunicationsThe growth hormone somatotropin is directly involved in regulating growth in children, and continues to play a role in adulthood. Long-acting growth hormone is now available in

Updated on:February 03,2024 19

Obesity risk may pass from mothers to daughters

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen with obesity may share risk for the disease with their daughters, but not their sons, according to a new study published in theJournal

Updated on: February 03,2024 18

Obesity risk may pass from mothers to daughters

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen with obesity may share risk for the disease with their daughters, but not their sons, according to a new study published in theJournal

Updated on:February 03,2024 18

First patient receives Moderna mRNA trial infusion for glycogen storage disease

by Jennifer Walker,University of ConnecticutLove Joy, a nurse at UConn Health takes Loveah Hernandez's blood pressure. Credit: Shaylee KingPrior to COVID-19 vaccines most people had never he

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First patient receives Moderna mRNA trial infusion for glycogen storage disease

by Jennifer Walker,University of ConnecticutLove Joy, a nurse at UConn Health takes Loveah Hernandez's blood pressure. Credit: Shaylee KingPrior to COVID-19 vaccines most people had never he

Updated on:February 03,2024 22

Cinnamon is highly beneficial according to a new study

by Ebony WilliamsCredit: CC0 Public DomainCinnamon might be the oldest known spice in the world. In ancient Egypt, it was once valued more highly than gold. Cinnamon is used in nearly every holiday tr

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Cinnamon is highly beneficial according to a new study

by Ebony WilliamsCredit: CC0 Public DomainCinnamon might be the oldest known spice in the world. In ancient Egypt, it was once valued more highly than gold. Cinnamon is used in nearly every holiday tr

Updated on:February 03,2024 20

Refining how doctors assess hypertension risk

by Hudson Institute of Medical ResearchL–R: Primary Aldosteronism patient, Dr Elisabeth Ng, Associate Professor Jun Yang. Credit: Hudson Institute of Medical ResearchThe team from Hudson Institut

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Refining how doctors assess hypertension risk

by Hudson Institute of Medical ResearchL–R: Primary Aldosteronism patient, Dr Elisabeth Ng, Associate Professor Jun Yang. Credit: Hudson Institute of Medical ResearchThe team from Hudson Institut

Updated on:February 03,2024 16

Concerning high rates of metabolic syndrome found in older Irish adults

by Trinity College DublinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Aging (TILDA) at Trinity College Dublin shows a high prevalence of metabolic syndrome

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Concerning high rates of metabolic syndrome found in older Irish adults

by Trinity College DublinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Aging (TILDA) at Trinity College Dublin shows a high prevalence of metabolic syndrome

Updated on:February 03,2024 25

Learning more about the endocrine system could lead to fewer cases of type 2 diabetes and obesity

by Petra Olsson,Lund UniversityNurse Anna Hellman measures the blood pressure of a participant in a treatment study where researchers are investigating how the hormone vasopressin is affected by

Updated on: January 31,2024 10

Learning more about the endocrine system could lead to fewer cases of type 2 diabetes and obesity

by Petra Olsson,Lund UniversityNurse Anna Hellman measures the blood pressure of a participant in a treatment study where researchers are investigating how the hormone vasopressin is affected by

Updated on:January 31,2024 10

Metabolic switch could lead to targeted obesity, cancer treatments

by Dave Roepke,Iowa State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn Iowa State University research team has discovered a method for modifying the function of an enzyme crucial to fat produc

Updated on: January 31,2024 11

Metabolic switch could lead to targeted obesity, cancer treatments

by Dave Roepke,Iowa State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn Iowa State University research team has discovered a method for modifying the function of an enzyme crucial to fat produc

Updated on:January 31,2024 11

Cause and cure discovered for common type of high blood pressure

by Queen Mary, University of LondonDiscovery ofCADM1somatic mutations in APAs.a, APA of patient P1 as seen on CT scan (yellow arrowhead) and in adrenal tissue (black arrowhead).

Updated on: January 31,2024 18

Cause and cure discovered for common type of high blood pressure

by Queen Mary, University of LondonDiscovery ofCADM1somatic mutations in APAs.a, APA of patient P1 as seen on CT scan (yellow arrowhead) and in adrenal tissue (black arrowhead).

Updated on:January 31,2024 18

Low testosterone may increase risk of COVID-19 hospitalization for men

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAmong men diagnosed with COVID-19, those with low testosterone levels are more likely to become seriously ill and end u

Updated on: January 31,2024 23

Low testosterone may increase risk of COVID-19 hospitalization for men

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAmong men diagnosed with COVID-19, those with low testosterone levels are more likely to become seriously ill and end u

Updated on:January 31,2024 23

Microprotein found to increase appetite in mice

by Salk InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2022.12.004Obesity and metabolic diseases, such as diabetes, are extremely common in the United

Updated on: January 31,2024 14

Microprotein found to increase appetite in mice

by Salk InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2022.12.004Obesity and metabolic diseases, such as diabetes, are extremely common in the United

Updated on:January 31,2024 14

'Bionic pancreas' could make life easier for people with type 1 diabetes

by Amy NortonA new technology dubbed the "bionic pancreas" may beat standard treatment in helping people with type 1 diabetes control their blood sugar levels, a clinical trial has found.Amo

Updated on: January 31,2024 23

'Bionic pancreas' could make life easier for people with type 1 diabetes

by Amy NortonA new technology dubbed the "bionic pancreas" may beat standard treatment in helping people with type 1 diabetes control their blood sugar levels, a clinical trial has found.Amo

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