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Protocols for Identifying Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals Inadequate, Experts Say
June 26, 2012 The Endocrine Society proposes a streamlined definition for endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and offers recommendations that will strengthen the ability of current screening programs to identify ... > full story -
Treating Vitamin D Deficiency May Improve Depression
June 25, 2012 Women with moderate to severe depression had substantial improvement in their symptoms of depression after they received treatment for their vitamin D deficiency, a new study ... > full story -
Fungicide Used on Farm Crops Linked to Insulin Resistance
June 25, 2012 A fungicide used on farm crops can induce insulin resistance, a new tissue-culture study finds, providing another piece of evidence linking environmental pollutants to ... > full story -
Mild Thyroid Dysfunction in Early Pregnancy Linked to Serious Complications
June 23, 2012 Even moderate thyroid dysfunction during early pregnancy significantly increases the risk of serious complications, underscoring the need for universal screening in the first trimester, a new study ... > full story -
New Drugs, New Ways to Target Androgens in Prostate Cancer Therapy
June 20, 2012 Prostate cancer cells require androgens including testosterone to grow. A recent review describes new classes of drugs that target androgens in novel ways, providing alternatives to the traditional ... > full story -
The Role of Dopamine in Sleep Regulation
June 19, 2012 A group of Spanish researchers has discovered a new function of the neurotransmitter dopamine in controlling sleep regulation. Dopamine acts in the pineal gland, which is central to dictating the ... > full story -
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Liquid Glucagon Formulation Discovered for Potential Use in Artificial Pancreas Systems
June 12, 2012 Medical researchers have discovered a liquid glucagon formulation that may be useable in standard diabetes pumps. Such a formulation could broaden the use of glucagon to help prevent hypoglycemia in ... > full story -
Early Menopause Linked to Increased Risk of Brain Aneurysm
June 11, 2012 The younger a woman is when she goes through the menopause, the greater may be her risk of having a brain aneurysm, suggests new ... > full story -
Have No Fear: Most Cases of Thyroid Cancer Do Not Affect Survival
June 11, 2012 New research reveals that patients with differentiated thyroid cancer live as long as people in perfect health, unless they are in the minority and have reached the most advanced stages of disease. ... > full story -
Hormone-Depleting Drug Shows Promise Against Localized High-Risk Prostate Tumors
May 16, 2012 Researchers have demonstrated that a hormone-depleting drug approved for the treatment of metastatic prostate cancer can help eliminate or nearly eliminate tumors in many patients with aggressive ... > full story
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