A genetically engineered probiotic bacterium, designed to release a glucose-lowering hormone in response to high blood sugar, performed similarly to Ozempic in animal studies. It is expected to be available in the US as a health supplement within two years.
US President Donald Trump has ordered an end to federal funding for gender-affirming care for minors through Medicaid and CHIP, effective October 13. The policy covers puberty blockers, hormones, and surgeries.
Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) has seen a resurgence in popularity, but Dr. Mara Gordon cautions against overpromising benefits, emphasizing it's not a 'cure-all'. MHT is effective for hot flashes, bone health, and genitourinary symptoms but not recommended for heart health or longevity without clearer evidence.
A five-year study in South Africa found that 11 elephants released from captivity exhibited behavior and stress hormone levels very similar to wild elephants, proving their ability to successfully reintegrate into natural environments and regain independence.
A five-year study in South Africa found that 11 elephants, rewilded after years in captivity, successfully adapted to natural environments, exhibiting behavior and stress levels similar to wild elephants. This research provides strong evidence for the resilience and adaptability of captive elephants.
L'International Testing Agency (ITA) a mené des contrôles antidopage nocturnes sur Tadej Pogacar et Jonas Vingegaard, suscitant incompréhension et colère. Les motivations de l'ITA intrigent, notamment la recherche d'hormone de croissance (IGF-1), un dopant fugace favorisant la récupération musculaire.
A federal judge questioned the differences between Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's new testosterone replacement therapy initiative for troops and hormone treatment for transgender men, in an ongoing lawsuit against President Trump's transgender military ban.
Six-year-old Leo Slattery, diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency, draws inspiration from football star Lionel Messi, who had the same condition. The article highlights the contrast in healthcare access and costs between Australia, where Leo's treatment is subsidized, and the US/Argentina, where Messi faced significant financial hurdles to receive care.
Tâm, 20 tuổi, bị hói đầu do nồng độ hormone nam androgen tăng gấp đôi bình thường, một trường hợp hiếm gặp ở nữ giới. Tình trạng này liên quan đến hội chứng buồng trứng đa nang (PCOS) và đã được điều trị hiệu quả sau 4 tháng.
Thực phẩm giàu canxi, chất béo lành mạnh, lợi khuẩn (probiotics) và chất chống oxy hóa có thể giúp giảm cảm giác thèm ăn bằng cách tăng tiết hormone incretin, ổn định đường huyết, kéo dài cảm giác no và hỗ trợ trao đổi chất.
Giảm cân phụ thuộc nhiều yếu tố như gene, hormone, trao đổi chất, sức khỏe tâm thần và bệnh lý. Các gene như FTO, MC4R, hormone như estrogen, cortisol, ghrelin, insulin, leptin, cùng tốc độ trao đổi chất chậm lại khi già đi, căng thẳng, trầm cảm và tác dụng phụ của thuốc, bệnh lý có thể cản trở quá trình này.
Küssen setzt Glückshormone frei und stärkt das Immunsystem, kann aber auch Krankheitserreger übertragen. Eine Virologin erklärt, wann ein Kussverbot sinnvoll ist, insbesondere bei Lippenherpes und Pfeifferschem Drüsenfieber.
The UK's NHS will offer teplizumab, the world's first drug to delay the onset of type 1 diabetes. Approved for adults and children aged 8+, it trains the immune system to protect pancreatic cells, postponing symptomatic disease for up to three years.
Yoga may help maintain testosterone levels by reducing stress and improving sleep, according to growing research. While not a direct synthesizer of testosterone, yoga's benefits on cortisol, sleep quality, abdominal fat, and insulin sensitivity can indirectly support hormonal health. It's considered a complementary practice alongside exercise, diet, and sleep for overall hormonal well-being.
New research identifies a brain circuit in the hypothalamus that regulates growth hormone release during deep sleep. This hormone is crucial for muscle repair, bone strength, fat metabolism, and potentially cognitive function, highlighting sleep's active role in bodily rebuilding and metabolic health.
Le cortisol, surnommé l'hormone du stress, fait le buzz sur les réseaux sociaux. Des influenceurs dénoncent ses méfaits, mais les scientifiques et endocrinologues estiment cet engouement injustifié, rappelant son rôle positif et les dangers des compléments alimentaires.
Iốt là khoáng chất thiết yếu cho sức khỏe, đặc biệt là tuyến giáp, não bộ và khả năng sinh sản. Nhu cầu iốt thay đổi theo độ tuổi và tình trạng sinh lý.
Nhiều hormone như tuyến giáp, testosterone, estrogen, cortisol đóng vai trò quan trọng trong sự phát triển chiều cao của trẻ. Thiếu hụt hoặc dư thừa hormone có thể gây chậm lớn, ảnh hưởng đến trí tuệ và xương. Phụ huynh cần theo dõi chiều cao của con và đảm bảo chế độ dinh dưỡng, ngủ nghỉ, vận động hợp lý.
Experts warn misinformation about perimenopause on social media is leading women to stop contraception, seek unnecessary HRT, and miss serious diagnoses. Many younger women are being misled into believing they are menopausal when they are still fertile, risking unintended pregnancies and incorrect treatments.
Thyroid dysfunction affects 42 million in India. Dr. Vaibhav Gupta explains that while many hypothyroidism cases require lifelong treatment, temporary inflammation or postpartum issues may resolve, allowing for gradual medication reduction. Hyperthyroidism aims for remission. Stopping medication abruptly is dangerous.
Colorado's Supreme Court has ordered Children's Hospital Colorado to resume gender-affirming treatments for transgender minors, citing state antidiscrimination law. The hospital had suspended care due to a federal investigation.
Drug industry’s self-regulatory body criticises Theramex, producer of Evorel and Intrarosa, for ‘alarming’ breachesOne of the biggest producers of hormone replacement therapy has been censured by regulators for “systemic failures” that jeopardised patient safety.Theramex, the UK producer of HRT drugs Evorel and Intrarosa, was found to have breached fundamental compliance standards including not updating crucial prescribing information – in some cases for several years – and not making it clear that a drug must not be used during pregnancy. Continue reading...
