Research boosts case for new gene therapy to treat severe form of epilepsy

by Josh Barney,University of VirginiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch from the University of Virginia School of Medicine suggests how a newly developed gene therapy can treat Dravet syndrome, a

Updated on: February 21,2024 16

Research boosts case for new gene therapy to treat severe form of epilepsy

by Josh Barney,University of VirginiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch from the University of Virginia School of Medicine suggests how a newly developed gene therapy can treat Dravet syndrome, a

Updated on:February 21,2024 16

Genetic and environmental factors contribute to the overlap between depression and endocrine-metabolic disorders

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDepression is common in individuals with endocrine-metabolic disorders and vice versa. In a study involving 2.2 million people in the Swe

Updated on: February 21,2024 8

Genetic and environmental factors contribute to the overlap between depression and endocrine-metabolic disorders

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDepression is common in individuals with endocrine-metabolic disorders and vice versa. In a study involving 2.2 million people in the Swe

Updated on:February 21,2024 8

Low testosterone levels in women associated with doubled risk of cardiac events

by Monash UniversityCumulative hazard estimates for major adverse cardiovascular events by quartiles of sex steroid concentrations in the blood Cumulative hazard estimates provided for testostero

Updated on: January 31,2024 11

Low testosterone levels in women associated with doubled risk of cardiac events

by Monash UniversityCumulative hazard estimates for major adverse cardiovascular events by quartiles of sex steroid concentrations in the blood Cumulative hazard estimates provided for testostero

Updated on:January 31,2024 11

While waiting for food: The surprising fetal gut cells that make insulin

by Weizmann Institute of ScienceIn both the FIKL cells in the small intestine (top) and beta cells in the pancreas (bottom), the mRNA molecules for making insulin (magenta) are found closer to th

Updated on: January 31,2024 13

While waiting for food: The surprising fetal gut cells that make insulin

by Weizmann Institute of ScienceIn both the FIKL cells in the small intestine (top) and beta cells in the pancreas (bottom), the mRNA molecules for making insulin (magenta) are found closer to th

Updated on:January 31,2024 13

Hormone profiling could be used to improve survival rates for breast cancer

by RCSI University of Medicine and Health SciencesSurvival analysis of a TMA of primary breast cancer stained immunohistochemically for AR (n = 844). A, Graphical representation of common cut-off poin

Updated on: February 05,2024 10

Hormone profiling could be used to improve survival rates for breast cancer

by RCSI University of Medicine and Health SciencesSurvival analysis of a TMA of primary breast cancer stained immunohistochemically for AR (n = 844). A, Graphical representation of common cut-off poin

Updated on:February 05,2024 10

Legit Ozempic sales soar while counterfeits put patients in danger

by Ernie MundellTwo new studies show how eager Americans are to obtain either safe, legitimate versions of Ozempic or counterfeit and potentially dangerous forms of the diabetes/weight-loss drug.One s

Updated on: August 26,2024 0

Legit Ozempic sales soar while counterfeits put patients in danger

by Ernie MundellTwo new studies show how eager Americans are to obtain either safe, legitimate versions of Ozempic or counterfeit and potentially dangerous forms of the diabetes/weight-loss drug.One s

Updated on:August 26,2024 0

Discovery of new fat cell subtypes in the human body could advance personalized obesity treatment

Updated on: April 18,2025 0

Discovery of new fat cell subtypes in the human body could advance personalized obesity treatment

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Chemicals from hair and beauty products impact hormones, especially during pregnancy

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainUse of certain personal care products during pregnancy may impact maternal hormone levels, according to a new Rutgers study.Personal care andbe

Updated on: February 21,2024 6

Chemicals from hair and beauty products impact hormones, especially during pregnancy

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainUse of certain personal care products during pregnancy may impact maternal hormone levels, according to a new Rutgers study.Personal care andbe

Updated on:February 21,2024 6

Hunger signals, including those from endogenous cannabinoids, mapped in the brain

by Aran Sullivan,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCannabis is well-known for having an effect on eating behaviors. However, how the natural cannabinoid molecules found in th

Updated on: February 05,2024 24

Hunger signals, including those from endogenous cannabinoids, mapped in the brain

by Aran Sullivan,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCannabis is well-known for having an effect on eating behaviors. However, how the natural cannabinoid molecules found in th

Updated on:February 05,2024 24

Research finds higher disease protection in fat cells in females

byUniversity of CincinnatiCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch from the University of Cincinnati finds a higher presence of mitochondria in fat tissue in females. The research suggests this provide

Updated on: February 19,2024 0

Research finds higher disease protection in fat cells in females

byUniversity of CincinnatiCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch from the University of Cincinnati finds a higher presence of mitochondria in fat tissue in females. The research suggests this provide

Updated on:February 19,2024 0

Thyroid hormone replacement undertreatment linked to worse hospital outcomes

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUndertreatment with thyroid hormone replacement can put patients with hypothyroidism at risk for worse hospital outcomes, including longer

Updated on: February 03,2024 0

Thyroid hormone replacement undertreatment linked to worse hospital outcomes

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUndertreatment with thyroid hormone replacement can put patients with hypothyroidism at risk for worse hospital outcomes, including longer

Updated on:February 03,2024 0

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