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Study finds prenatal testosterone exposure affects boys' activity and girls' muscle strength at age 7
Boys born to mothers who have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or who have higher levels of testosterone during the third trimester are more likely to be less physically active at age 7, according to research presented at ...
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Pediatrics
Study finds phthalates may alter genital measurements in 3-year-olds
Three-year-old boys are more likely to have a shorter anogenital distance when their mothers have high levels of phthalates in their urine, according to research presented at the first Joint Congress between the European ...
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Real-world evidence links long-term use of oral and inhaled steroids to adrenal insufficiency
Individuals taking steroid tablets for more than 3 months are over 6 times more likely to be diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency than those treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, according to research presented ...
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Antibiotic use in infancy linked to earlier puberty onset in girls
Girls given antibiotics during their first year of life, especially in the first three months, are more likely to enter puberty at an earlier age, according to research presented at the first Joint Congress between the European ...
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Low blood phosphate linked to poorer sperm quality in men, study finds
Men with fertility issues have lower levels of phosphate in the blood than average, according to research presented at the first Joint Congress between the European Society of Pediatric Endocrinology (ESPE) and the European ...
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Menopause at an earlier age increases risk of fatty liver disease and metabolic disorders
Women who experience menopause before the age of 50—and especially before the age of 45—are more likely to develop fatty liver disease and its related metabolic risk factors within one year after menopause, according ...
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Swedish study explores differences in how the sexes break down fat
New research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025) has explored the differences in how the sexes break down fat for energy. The research focused on lipolysis, the process through which triglycerides—lipids ...
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Colonic inflammation may explain missing link between obesity and β-cell proliferation
Researchers at the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine have uncovered a key primary step in the hepatic ERK pathway that leads to increased insulin production.
May 9, 2025
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Fatty liver in pregnancy may increase risk of preterm birth
Pregnant women with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) have an increased risk of giving birth prematurely and the risk increase cannot be explained by obesity, according to a new study from Karolinska ...
May 9, 2025
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Biodegradable microplastics in mice gut trigger metabolic reprogramming, shedding light on safety concerns
Microplastic pollution is a severe ecological and environmental issue and is also one of the important risk factors affecting human health. Polylactic acid (PLA), a medical biodegradable material approved by the FDA, is an ...
May 8, 2025
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Brain's 'waste disposal network' is shaped by neural activity, study finds
Over the past decade, intensive studies have shown that the brain's meningeal lymphatic system acts as the brain's "waste disposal network," maintaining homeostasis by clearing metabolic waste and transporting immune cells. ...
May 8, 2025
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Insulin resistance in youth may inform type 2 diabetes prevention
Researchers have identified a mechanism underlying insulin resistance in adolescents with obesity. The findings, published in Journal of Clinical Investigation, present a targetable pathway that could one day allow clinicians ...
May 8, 2025
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Asthma attacks more common for some women taking the progesterone-only pill, study finds
A major study of around 260,000 women shows that taking the progesterone-only contraceptive pill can increase asthma attacks in some women. The research, published in ERJ Open Research, shows an increase in asthma attacks ...
May 7, 2025
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Women with serious mental health conditions likely ill-equipped for menopause transition, review indicates
Many women struggle to find resources to help manage their menopause symptoms. For women living with a serious mental illness, the need for additional support and education during the menopause transition is even greater.
May 7, 2025
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Sex differentiation in the brain occurs prior to hormonal influence, study finds
Every cell in our body has a sex. But most research so far has focused on our gonads—ovaries or testes—and not on the early development of the brain.
May 7, 2025
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Human gut fungus reverses liver disease in mice
Researchers at Peking University have discovered that a filamentous gut fungus, Fusarium foetens, can reverse metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis (MASH) in mice. These findings have implications for developing ...
A healthy diet in childhood is linked to starting menstrual periods later, regardless of BMI or height
Eating a healthy diet as a child is linked to girls having their first menstrual period at an older age than those who consumed a less healthy diet, according to a study published in Human Reproduction.
May 6, 2025
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HDAC11 protein deficiency improves muscle function and regeneration during aging
A new study has identified the HDAC11 protein, an enzyme involved in cellular regulation, as a new potential therapeutic target for the treatment of sarcopenia.
May 6, 2025
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Intermittent fasting: Is it the calories or carbs that count?
Intermittent fasting is not only a useful tool for weight loss, it's also shown to have many benefits for metabolic health—independent of weight loss. Yet many people may find intermittent fasting to be a challenge, especially ...
May 6, 2025
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Circadian clocks are key to muscle health and accelerated aging in shift workers, study suggests
Muscle cells contain their own circadian clocks and disrupting them with shift work can have a profound impact on aging, according to new research.
May 5, 2025
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Blocking Mitch, an energy-control protein, prevents fat accumulation in human cells
Innovative weight-loss drugs burst onto the scene about 10 years ago, promising a healthier, slimmer world. The downside, however, is that these drugs lead to a decline in muscle mass.
May 5, 2025
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Scientists fight Alzheimer's by helping glial cells process glucose
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have discovered that impaired glucose metabolism in glial cells, a type of cell in our nervous system, plays a key role in the degeneration caused by Alzheimer's disease.
May 5, 2025
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Using age, sex, and race-specific standards could reclassify many thyroid disease diagnoses
A cross-sectional analysis of adults examined how newly identified age-, sex-, and race-specific reference intervals for thyroid function diagnostic tests reclassify people into different disease categories compared with ...
May 5, 2025
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Silent danger: Researchers tackle chemicals that threaten health and fertility
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are everywhere—from plastics to cosmetics—silently affecting our reproductive health. Researchers are shedding light on the risks and developing better tests to protect future generations.
May 5, 2025
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Menopause symptoms may be critical to understanding Alzheimer's disease risk in women
Hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, urinary tract infections, irregular periods, low libido, trouble sleeping, brain fog, mood swings—and in rare cases, even a burning tongue sensation. What might all these symptoms ...
May 5, 2025
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