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Pituitary Hormone TSH Found to Directly Influence Bone Growth
September 13, 2011 — Researchers have found that thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), a hormone produced in the anterior pituitary gland that regulates endocrine function in the thyroid gland, can promote bone growth ... > full story -
Hormone That Predicts Premature Death in Kidney Patients Identified
September 9, 2011 — Researchers have discovered a hormone that can predict early death in kidney ... > full story -
Loss of Key Estrogen Regulator May Lead to Metabolic Syndrome and Atherosclerosis
September 6, 2011 — Researchers have demonstrated that the loss of a key protein that regulates estrogen and immune activity in the body could lead to aspects of metabolic syndrome, a combination of conditions that can ... > full story -
Adjuvant Therapy Perhaps Not Necessary for Older Breast Cancer Patients, Study Suggests
August 31, 2011 — Breast cancer patients over the age of 60 with early-stage, hormone-responsive small tumors who forgo adjuvant endocrine, also called hormonal therapy, are not at an increased risk of mortality ... > full story -
Smoking After Menopause May Increase Sex Hormone Levels: Elevated Sex Hormone Levels Associated With Chronic Disease Risk
August 31, 2011 — A recent study found that postmenopausal women who smoke have higher androgen and estrogen levels than non-smoking women, with sex hormone levels being highest in heavy ... > full story -
Researchers Explore Treatments for Breast and Colon Cancers
August 22, 2011 — Researchers are working to develop possible new treatments for breast and colon cancer. They are now exploring the role of estrogen hormones. More specifically, they have examined regulatory ... > full story -
Nerve Identification Technique During Thyroid Removal Associated With Fewer Complications
August 15, 2011 — During thyroidectomy (surgery to remove the thyroid gland), the technique surgeons use to identify an important nerve appears to make a difference in terms of complications such as impairment of the ... > full story -
High Levels of Potentially Toxic Flame Retardants in California Pregnant Women
August 10, 2011 — Pregnant women in Northern California have the highest PBDE flame retardant exposures reported to date among pregnant women worldwide. A new article describes some of the first evidence from humans ... > full story -
A Protein May Help Treat Obesity, Diabetes
August 9, 2011 — A newly-identified protein may hold the key to keeping appetite and blood sugar in check, according to a new study. Researchers found that rats administered with nesfatin-1 ate less, used more stored ... > full story -
New Approach to Thyroid Surgery Eliminates Neck Scar
August 9, 2011 — Thyroid nodules affect nearly 13 million Americans and are a result of abnormal cell growth on the gland. Until recently, the only way to remove nodules and rule out cancer was through surgery that ... > full story
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