
Delayed Puberty: First Estrogen Receptor Mutation Found in a Young Woman
A receptor mutation that
essentially blocks
estrogen's action has been
identified for the first
time in a female,
... > full story

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
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Calcium and Vitamin D Help Hormones Help Bones
June 26, 2013 Should women take calcium and vitamin D supplements after menopause for bone health? Recommendations conflict, and opinions are strong. But now, an analysis from the major Women's Health Initiative ... > full story -
Timing of Calcium and Vitamin D Supplementation May Affect How Bone Adapts to Exercise
June 18, 2013 Taking calcium and vitamin D before exercise may influence how bones adapt to exercise, according to a new ... > full story -
New Medication Treats Drug-Resistant Prostate Cancer in the Laboratory
June 17, 2013 A new drug called pyrvinium pamoate inhibits aggressive forms of prostate cancer that are resistant to standard drugs, according to a study conducted in an animal ... > full story -
Naturally Occurring Hormone Induces Egg Maturation
June 17, 2013 The naturally occurring hormone kisspeptin effectively induces egg maturation during infertility treatment, according to a clinical in vitro fertilization (IVF) ... > full story -
'Gene Signature' Test Diagnoses Benign Thyroid Growths
June 17, 2013 A new genetic test accurately and consistently diagnoses benign growths, or nodules, on the thyroid gland, according to a study from ... > full story -
Insulin Resistance Linked to Weaker Bones
June 17, 2013 Reduced effectiveness of the hormone insulin, or insulin resistance, is associated with weakened bones, a clinical study ... > full story -
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Healthy, Full-Term Babies Use a Different Stress Hormone Than Their Mother
June 17, 2013 New research has identified how a steroid hormone may indicate infant distress during labor and delivery. The study suggests that a full-term, healthy baby preferentially secretes a different stress ... > full story -
Could Novel Drug Target Autism and Fetal Alcohol Disorder?
June 13, 2013 A surprising new study reveals a common molecular vulnerability in autism and fetal alcohol disorder. Both have social impairment symptoms and originate during brain development. The study found male ... > full story -
Newly Discovered Hormone Makes Ovaries Grow
May 30, 2013 A newly discovered hormone produced by the eggs of human females may improve the effectiveness of current fertility treatments for women and possibly lead to entirely new treatments altogether. ... > full story -
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
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