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Certain progestogens linked to higher brain tumor risk in women, study suggests

Study finds long-term use of specific progestogens increases the risk of benign brain tumors in women, while short-term use and other progestogens do not.

3 Apr 2024

Study reveals immune cell levels as prognostic marker in early-stage triple-negative breast cancer

A new multicenter, international study suggests that people who have early-stage triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and high levels of immune cells within their tumors may have a lower risk of recurrence and better survival rates even when not treated with chemotherapy.

2 Apr 2024

Cardiovascular risk can rise sharply after women go through menopause

Study shows women quickly catch up to men in terms of cardiovascular risk; underscores the need for increased awareness and screening.

2 Apr 2024

An ActRIIA fusion protein got FDA approved for PAH treatment

On March 26th, the US FDA granted approval for Merck’s WINREVAIR™ (sotatercept-csrk), marking a significant milestone in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) treatment. PAH, characterized by elevated blood pressure in the arteries connecting the heart and lungs, poses a grave risk of heart failure.

From Sino Biological Inc. 28 Mar 2024

Mental health conditions could accelerate cardiovascular risk in young and middle-aged women

Younger women are generally thought to have a low risk of heart disease, but new research urges clinicians to revisit that assumption, especially for women who suffer from certain mental health conditions.

28 Mar 2024

Researchers identify increased brain tumor risk with specific contraceptive use

The intracranial meningioma risk associated with progestogen use.

28 Mar 2024

Newly discovered molecule may be a potential therapeutic target for triple-negative breast cancer

A team of researchers from Hiroshima University has discovered a molecule that promotes the production of cancer cells. This molecule may prove to be a potential therapeutic target in the treatment of triple-negative breast cancer, an aggressive form of breast cancer.

27 Mar 2024

Feedback loop involving estrogen linked to women's higher propensity to nicotine addiction

A newly discovered feedback loop involving estrogen may explain why women might become dependent on nicotine more quickly and with less nicotine exposure than men.

25 Mar 2024

Vitamin D receptor presence in breast cancer tumors linked to better survival outcomes

Research identifies vitamin D receptors (VDR) in breast cancer tumors as a promising prognostic marker, linking VDR presence to tumor characteristics, survival outcomes, and potentially informing treatment strategies.

25 Mar 2024

New compounds show potential to mimic benefits of exercise

Doctors have long prescribed exercise to improve and protect health. In the future, a pill may offer some of the same benefits as exercise.

18 Mar 2024

Piggybacking the glucose sensor technology to build universal drug monitoring system

Rice University synthetic biologists have found a way to piggyback on the glucose monitoring technology used in automated insulin dosing systems and make it universally applicable for the monitoring and dosing of virtually any drug.

15 Mar 2024

Groundbreaking study unveils sex-specific genetic influences on blood pressure

Genetic heterogeneity of blood pressure (BP) effects between sexes.

12 Mar 2024

Research validates concurrent use of HIV medications and gender-affirming hormone therapy

New research definitively shows that HIV antiretrovirals can be taken together with gender-affirming hormone therapy without changing how well either drug works.

4 Mar 2024

Association of volatile aromatic compounds in blood with hearing impairment

The impact of benzene, ethylbenzene, and xylene (BEX) exposure on auditory health.

1 Mar 2024

Early menopause tied to increased risk of disability and unemployment

A recent study conducted by the University of Oulu, Finland, has revealed that early onset of menopause is associated with reduced work capacity among women at the age of 46.

29 Feb 2024

Association of estrogen-containing menopause hormonal therapy with COVID-19 mortality

Researchers evaluated coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-related mortality among perimenopausal women.

29 Feb 2024

How can food influence the severity of menopausal hot flashes?

Mechanisms and nutrients related to menopause hot flashes.

28 Feb 2024

Discovery of bicarbonate-sensing receptor offers therapeutic insights into ischemic stroke treatment

Researchers have identified this receptor in brain mural cells that regulates reperfusion injury.

27 Feb 2024

First brain-wide map reveals surprises about mating and bonding in prairie voles

How does sex relate to lasting love? To answer that question, scientists have long studied a small Midwestern rodent called the prairie vole, one of the few mammals known to form long-term, monogamous relationships.

22 Feb 2024

Associations between food additive emulsifiers and cancer risk

Researchers assessed associations between food emulsifier intake and cancer risk among NutriNet-Santé study participants.

19 Feb 2024

Estrogen News and Research

Latest Estrogen News and Research

Certain progestogens linked to higher brain tumor risk in women, study suggests

Study reveals immune cell levels as prognostic marker in early-stage triple-negative breast cancer

Cardiovascular risk can rise sharply after women go through menopause

An ActRIIA fusion protein got FDA approved for PAH treatment

Mental health conditions could accelerate cardiovascular risk in young and middle-aged women

Researchers identify increased brain tumor risk with specific contraceptive use

Newly discovered molecule may be a potential therapeutic target for triple-negative breast cancer

Feedback loop involving estrogen linked to women's higher propensity to nicotine addiction

Vitamin D receptor presence in breast cancer tumors linked to better survival outcomes

New compounds show potential to mimic benefits of exercise

Piggybacking the glucose sensor technology to build universal drug monitoring system

Groundbreaking study unveils sex-specific genetic influences on blood pressure

Research validates concurrent use of HIV medications and gender-affirming hormone therapy

Association of volatile aromatic compounds in blood with hearing impairment

Early menopause tied to increased risk of disability and unemployment

Association of estrogen-containing menopause hormonal therapy with COVID-19 mortality

How can food influence the severity of menopausal hot flashes?

Discovery of bicarbonate-sensing receptor offers therapeutic insights into ischemic stroke treatment

First brain-wide map reveals surprises about mating and bonding in prairie voles

Associations between food additive emulsifiers and cancer risk

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Estrogen News and Research

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Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

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Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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