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Stem Cell Researchers Map New Knowledge About Insulin Production
April 26, 2012 — Scientists have gained new insight into the signaling paths that control the body's insulin production. This is important knowledge with respect to their final goal: The conversion of stem cells into ... > full story -
Common Environmental Contaminant, Cadmium, Linked to Rapid Breast Cancer Cell Growth
April 23, 2012 — Breast cancer cells become increasingly aggressive the longer they are exposed to small concentrations of cadmium, a heavy metal commonly found in cosmetics, food, water and air ... > full story -
Link Between Estrogen and Tobacco Smoke: Estrogen May Help Promote Lung Cancer
April 3, 2012 — The hormone estrogen may help promote lung cancer -- including compounding the effects of tobacco smoke on the disease -- pointing towards potential new therapies that target the hormone metabolism, ... > full story -
Long-Term Use of Estrogen Hormone Therapy Linked to Higher Risk for Breast Cancer
April 1, 2012 — In a landmark study, researchers have linked the long-term use of estrogen plus progesterone and estrogen-only hormone therapy with a higher risk for developing breast ... > full story -
World's Tallest Man Stops Growing
March 12, 2012 — The world’s tallest man appears to have stopped growing following treatment at the University of Virginia Medical Center, earning the medical center a mention in the 2012 Guinness World ... > full story -
Stopping Hormone Therapy Might Help Breast Cancer to Regress
February 28, 2012 — As soon as women quit hormone therapy, their rates of new breast cancer decline, supporting the hypothesis that stopping hormones can lead to tumor regression, according to a new ... > full story -
Use of Iodinated Contrast Media in Imaging Procedures Appears to Affect Thyroid Function
January 23, 2012 — Exposure to iodinated contrast media during imaging procedures is associated with changes in thyroid function, and increased risk of developing hyperthyroidism, according to a new ... > full story -
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Secrets of the 'Sleep Hormone': Discovery Leads to Novel Melatonin Drug With Potential to Treat Insomnia
December 13, 2011 — Scientist have made a major breakthrough by unraveling the inner workings of melatonin, also known as the "sleep hormone." The research reveals the key role played by the melatonin receptor in the ... > full story -
Insulin Signaling Is Distorted in Pancreases of Type 2 Diabetics
December 13, 2011 — Altered insulin signaling, observed for the first time in the pancreases of human Type 2 diabetics, impairs the cells that produce ... > full story -
Growth Hormone Increases Bone Formation in Obese Women
November 29, 2011 — In a new study, growth hormone replacement for six months was found to increase bone formation in abdominally obese ... > full story
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