Endocrinology

Study finds replacement chemicals for BPA aren't safe for consumers WASHINGTON--Exposure to common chemicals in plastics and canned foods may play a role in childhood obesity, according to a study published in the Journal of the Endocrine…
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Americans are overexposed to products that are high in calories, saturated fat, sugar and saltCredit: Northwestern University About 80% of Americans' calorie consumption comes from store-bought foods, beverages Food supply plays…
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Tree nuts, predominately walnuts, and extra virgin olive oil featured as key foods in a new clinical trial that assessed the impact of a Mediterranean diet on maternal and fetal outcomesCredit: California Walnut Commisson FOLSOM,…
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Nationwide study finds early detection of hyperglycemia may lower risk WASHINGTON--High blood sugar may increase the risk of pancreatic cancer, according to a study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology…
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Researchers at Children's National Health System examine the link between the phthalate MEHP and cardiac arrhythmiasCredit: Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, Plasticizer Interaction with the Heart, Volume: 12, Issue: 7, DOI:…
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Large VA study reveals diagnostic potential of random plasma glucose testsCredit: Lisa Pessin Random plasma glucose tests could be used to predict which patients will develop diabetes, according to a study of Veterans Affairs treatment…
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Caution is warranted before prescribing TRT for men older than 45, recommends a new study published in The American Journal of Medicine Philadelphia, July 18, 2019 - Aging men with low testosterone levels who take testosterone replacement…
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Research by UMass Amherst epidemiologist focuses on possible health effects of synthetic compounds known as 'forever chemicals'Credit: UMass Amherst A University of Massachusetts Amherst environmental epidemiologist studying the presence…
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Study compares quality of sleep and fatigue in women with premature ovarian insufficiency receiving hormone therapy with women of the same age with preserved ovarian function CLEVELAND, Ohio (July 15, 2019)--Sleep disturbances are a…
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Most people have probably been stung by a bee and while it can be painful, it's especially dangerous for the many that are at risk of suffering a life threatening allergic reaction. Australian researchers have successfully completed a…
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Organoids grown in microfluidic device may help cf patients with diabetesCredit: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center CINCINNATI--Scientists created human pancreas on a chip that allowed them to identify the possible cause of…
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Scientists from Israel and the US pooled their medical and genetic expertise to uncover the origin of an untreatable gastrointestinal conditionCredit: Marco Osterwalder/Berkeley Lab Nearly 10 years ago, a group of Israeli clinical…
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Credit: Adapted from Environmental Science & Technology 2019, DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.9b02226 Feline hyperthyroidism is the most common endocrine-related disease of older cats, and its prevalence has skyrocketed since the first case…
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Credit: Phil Jones, Senior Photographer, Augusta University AUGUSTA, Ga. (July 9, 2019) - Focusing on strengthening our muscles rather than losing fat may be a better way to protect ourselves from weight-related hazards like…
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