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A hormone is a chemical released by one or more cells that affects cells in other parts of the organism. Only a small amount of hormone is required to alter cell metabolism. It is essentially a chemical messenger that transports a signal from one cell to another.

UW study reveals health risks of military aircraft noise on Whidbey Island residents

Bob Wilbur thought he'd found a retirement home that would be a place of peace. Nestled against Admiralty Bay on the western edge of Whidbey Island, the three-story house is surrounded by trees and shoreline. It offers the kind of quiet that only an island can provide. Except when the Growlers fly.

10 May 2024

Innovative endoscopic treatment targets hunger hormone for weight loss

A new weight-loss treatment could be on the horizon with an innovative endoscopic procedure that ablates (burns) the stomach lining to reduce production of ghrelin, a hormone that triggers hunger, resulting in decreased appetite and significant weight loss, according to a first-in-human trial to be presented at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2024.

9 May 2024

Higher consumption of ultra-processed foods linked to elevated mortality risk

The relationship between ultra-processed food (UPF) intake and all-cause and cause-specific death.

9 May 2024

WHI reports key findings on postmenopausal women’s health

Researchers from the Brigham and colleagues report on the long-term follow-up of the largest study of women’s health in the U.S., shedding light on the role of menopausal hormone therapy, calcium and vitamin D supplementation, and a low-fat dietary pattern among postmenopausal women

6 May 2024

Breast Cancer Now funds new research to investigate how breast cancer cells survive and grow

Researchers in Sheffield are investigating how breast cancer cells survive and grow, thanks to new funding from Breast Cancer Now.

6 May 2024

Wild Sumatran orangutan uses medicinal plant to treat facial wound

Researchers documented the first observed case of a wild Sumatran orangutan actively treating a wound using a medicinal plant, offering insights into the origins of self-medication in non-human species.

5 May 2024

Dysbiosis in male mice affects offspring health and placental development

The gut microbiota is the microbial community that occupies the gastrointestinal tract. It is responsible for producing enzymes, metabolites, and other molecules crucial for host metabolism and in response to the environment.

2 May 2024

Aspirin shows no benefit in preventing breast cancer recurrence, study finds

Whether aspirin decreases the risk of invasive cancer events among survivors of breast cancer.

2 May 2024

Premature surgical menopause can lead to increased risk of muscle disorders

Musculoskeletal pain is a prevalent menopause symptom, which helps explain why women typically experience more pain than men, especially around the age of 50 years.

2 May 2024

High testosterone levels in older men associated with greater risk of atrial fibrillation

Researchers investigated whether higher endogenous testosterone levels increase atrial fibrillation (AF) risk among healthy older males.

2 May 2024

Study links endocrine-disrupting chemical exposure to poorer sleep and vitamin D deficiency

Study in the journal Nutrients links exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals with vitamin D deficiency and reduced sleep duration, suggesting a compounded negative impact on health.

30 Apr 2024

Psychedelic compound shows promise in stress relief for socially aggressive mice

A study in Neuropharmacology reveals that a single dose of the psychedelic compound (R)-DOI significantly improves stress-coping behaviors and reduces inflammatory markers in mice subjected to social aggression.

30 Apr 2024

Insights on the downsides of late-night screen time and health benefits of digital detox

According to a YouGov study on sleep, 87% of Britons say they look at their phone or tablet within an hour before going to bed, with 25% claiming they look at their phone immediately before going to sleep. On top of this, 74% of people say they keep their phones in the bedroom at night.

27 Apr 2024

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UW study reveals health risks of military aircraft noise on Whidbey Island residents

Innovative endoscopic treatment targets hunger hormone for weight loss

Higher consumption of ultra-processed foods linked to elevated mortality risk

WHI reports key findings on postmenopausal women’s health

Breast Cancer Now funds new research to investigate how breast cancer cells survive and grow

Wild Sumatran orangutan uses medicinal plant to treat facial wound

Dysbiosis in male mice affects offspring health and placental development

Aspirin shows no benefit in preventing breast cancer recurrence, study finds

Premature surgical menopause can lead to increased risk of muscle disorders

High testosterone levels in older men associated with greater risk of atrial fibrillation

Study links endocrine-disrupting chemical exposure to poorer sleep and vitamin D deficiency

Psychedelic compound shows promise in stress relief for socially aggressive mice

Insights on the downsides of late-night screen time and health benefits of digital detox

How body shape influences colorectal cancer risk

Study reveals surprising role of maternal cytokines in offspring psychiatric risk

European Hormone Day 2024 puts spotlight on the vital role of hormones in chronic diseases

Study highlights nutrition therapy's potential to manage gestational diabetes effectively

Unlocking the potential of insects as sustainable protein sources

The relationship between calcium consumption at various times of the day and cardiovascular disease

Aster DM Healthcare reveals top foods to combat PCOS symptoms

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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