Posts Tagged ‘endocrinology’
Health & Medicine - Jul 12, 2010 11:22 - 47 Comments
Agent Orange effects linger for Vietnam vets
U. BUFFALO (US)—Vietnam War-era veterans exposed to Agent Orange appear to have significantly more Graves’ disease, a thyroid disorder, than veterans with no exposure, a new study shows. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Jun 28, 2010 10:37 - 2 Comments
Slower sex change for fish in unpolluted water
U. COLORADO (US)—Male fish are taking longer to be “feminized” by chemical contaminants that act as hormone disrupters in Colorado’s Boulder Creek following the recent upgrade of a wastewater treatment plant, according to a new study. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jun 8, 2010 12:04 - 0 Comments
Estrogen at heart of eating disorders?
MICHIGAN STATE (US)—Scientists have discovered a possible biological culprit in the development of eating disorders during puberty: a type of estrogen called estradiol. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jun 1, 2010 15:08 - 1 Comment
BPA in plastics raises breast cancer risk
YALE (US)—Exposure in the womb to chemicals common in plastics, including BPA, can increase an offspring’s risk of breast cancer, new research shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - May 11, 2010 14:38 - 11 Comments
Diabetes causes drop in testosterone
U. BUFFALO (US)—The effect of diabetes on lowering testosterone levels is similar to a weight gain of 20 pounds, according to new research that finds 40 percent of obese men have below-normal testosterone levels. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Mar 30, 2010 17:28 - 2 Comments
Order an OJ with those super-sized fries
U. BUFFALO (US)—Eating foods that contain flavonoids—such as orange juice—can neutralize some of the unhealthy effects of a high-fat, high-carb feast. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 25, 2010 12:03 - 1 Comment
As testosterone dips, quality of life dims
U. SHEFFIELD (UK)—Male cancer survivors who develop testosterone deficiency often report having impaired quality of life and reduced energy levels, indicating replacement therapy may benefit some patients. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 9, 2009 14:20 - 7 Comments
Childhood trauma lingers in mind, body
DUKE (US)—Negative experiences in childhood may alter not only an adult’s psychology but also physical health into middle age and beyond. (more…)
Health & Medicine - May 27, 2009 10:17 - 0 Comments
The skinny on why some battle the bulge
TULANE (US)—In an effort to learn why some people struggle with obesity and others don’t, researchers at Tulane University are taking a closer look at a recently discovered endocrine system that has a role in regulating appetite. (more…)
