Medical research
Gene test for growth hormone deficiency developed
A new test developed by University of Manchester and NHS scientists could revolutionise the way children with growth hormone deficiency are diagnosed.
Apr 9, 2018
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Genetics
Scientists provide insight into genetic basis of neuropsychiatric disorders
A study by scientists at the Children's Medical Center Research Institute at UT Southwestern (CRI) is providing insight into the genetic basis of neuropsychiatric disorders. In this research, the first mouse model of a mutation ...
Jul 21, 2017
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Health
Study finds little evidence of health benefits from organic foods
You're in the supermarket eyeing a basket of sweet, juicy plums. You reach for the conventionally grown stone fruit, then decide to spring the extra $1/pound for its organic cousin. You figure you've just made the healthier ...
Sep 3, 2012
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Diabetes
New study helps explain links between sleep loss and diabetes
Lack of sleep can elevate levels of free fatty acids in the blood, accompanied by temporary pre-diabetic conditions in healthy young men, according to new research published online February 19, 2015, in Diabetologia, the ...
Feb 19, 2015
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Medical research
New dwarfism drug shows how innovation can be done well
Sara was born on a rainy Sunday, the first child to her adoring and overwhelmed parents. Her mother's pregnancy had been uneventful, and all their antenatal tests normal.
Dec 3, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
How cancer abducts your immune cells – and what we can do about it
Cancer cells play it dirty to get what they want. They are survival artists with a strong criminal streak. They surround themselves with a protective shield of extra-cellular material and then secure supply lines by attracting ...
Jul 2, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers discover why men are more likely to develop liver cancer
Researchers in Spain have discovered that a hormone secreted by fat cells that is present at higher levels in women can stop liver cells from becoming cancerous. The study, which will be published April 3 in the Journal of ...
Apr 3, 2019
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Health
Should short boys take growth hormone?
(HealthDay)—Parents often worry when their child, especially a son, is much shorter than average. But as long as there is no medical cause, parents can rest easy, experts say.
Mar 27, 2013
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Neuroscience
Growth hormone helps repair the zebrafish ear
Loud noise, especially repeated loud noise, is known to cause irreversible damage to the hair cells inside the cochlea and eventually lead to deafness. In mammals this is irreversible, however both birds and fish are able ...
Sep 2, 2011
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Health
Organic, grass fed and hormone-free—does this make red meat any healthier?
Red meat is an excellent source of protein and essential nutrients such as iron, zinc, vitamin B12 and omega-3 fats, which are are linked to heart and brain health.
Jul 31, 2018
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