
Surgical Menopause May Prime Brain for Stroke, Alzheimer's
Removing the ovaries before
menopause, appears to leave
more of the brain vulnerable
to stroke and increase the
risk of Alzheimer's disease,
researchers report. ... > full story

Functional Ovarian Tissue Engineered in Lab
A proof-of-concept study
suggests the possibility of
engineering artificial
ovaries in the lab to
provide a more natural
option for hormone
... > full story

How Some Prostate Tumors Resist Treatment, and How It Might Be Fixed
Researchers have discovered
that the protein Siah2 keeps
a portion of androgen
receptors constantly active,
allowing prostate cancer
... > full story

Series of Studies First to Examine Acupuncture's Mechanisms of Action
While acupuncture is used
widely to treat chronic
stress, the mechanism of
action leading to reported
health benefits are not
... > full story
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Hormone Replacement Therapy: British Menopause Society and Women's Health Concern Release Updated Guidelines
May 24, 2013 The British Menopause Society and Women's Health Concern have released updated guidelines on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) to provide clarity around the role of HRT, the benefits and the risks. ... > full story -
New Mechanism for Estrogen Suppression of Liver Lipid Synthesis
May 23, 2013 By discovering the new mechanism by which estrogen suppresses lipid synthesis in the liver, endocrinologists have revealed a potential new approach toward treating certain liver ... > full story -
Potential Therapeutic Target for Cushing's Disease
May 7, 2013 Scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies have identified a protein that drives the formation of pituitary tumors in Cushing's disease, a development that may give clinicians a ... > full story -
Identification of Gene Variants Affecting Fertility Offers New Treatment Possibility
April 29, 2013 Identification of genetic variations in the genes coding for the hormone FSH may provide new treatments for male and female infertility, according to new work. Scientists have characterized gene ... > full story -
Subclinical Thyroid Condition Associated With Increased Cardiovascular Mortality
April 28, 2013 Having high thyroid activity, and even “high-normal” levels, is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular and all-cause mortality, according to new ... > full story -
Obesity May Influence Heart Function Through Sex Hormones
April 28, 2013 New research suggests that changes in sex hormones as seen in obesity may have possible effects on the heart. The study suggests effects on heart function in healthy men with artificially raised ... > full story -
Hormone Levels and Sexual Motivation Among Young Women
April 25, 2013 Feeling frisky? If so, chances are greater your estrogen level -- and, perhaps, fertility -- are hitting their monthly peak. If not, you're more likely experiencing a profusion of desire-deadening ... > full story -
Researchers Discover New Explanation for Diabetes and Poor Growth
April 23, 2013 A group of researchers has taken a significant step towards understanding the reasons for both diabetes and growth hormone deficiency. Their new discoveries center on the body's ability to regulate ... > full story -
Nearly Half of U.S. Veterans Found With Blast Concussions Might Have Hormone Deficiencies
April 22, 2013 Up to 20 percent of veterans returning from Afghanistan and Iraq have experienced at least one blast concussion. A new study finds about 42% of screened veterans with blast injuries have irregular ... > full story -
Hair Analysis Reveals Elevated Stress Hormone Levels Raise Cardiovascular Risk
April 17, 2013 Hair strands contain valuable information about senior citizens' stress levels that can be used to determine an individual's cardiovascular disease risk, according to a recent ... > full story
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