Why your medical condition might be named after a food
From watermelon stomach to chocolate cysts, you might wonder why doctors decided to name some ailments after foods—after all, it's enough to put you off your dinner.
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Endocrine System Diseases: News and Research on Adrenal Gland Diseases
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New study refines cancer risk assessment for Li-Fraumeni syndrome
People with the rare Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS) have a high risk of developing cancer. Almost all those affected will develop cancer once, and in many cases several times, during their lifetime. LFS is a hereditary disease ...
Mar 13, 2025
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Adrenal gland tumors harbor unexpected cell diversity, offering new treatment paths
Kyushu University researchers have uncovered a surprising layer of complexity in aldosterone-producing adenomas (APAs)—adrenal gland tumors that drive high blood pressure. Using cutting-edge analysis techniques, they discovered ...
Feb 24, 2025
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Minimally invasive treatment could offer quick cure for common cause of high blood pressure
Doctors at Queen Mary University of London, Barts Health NHS Trust, and University College London have led the development of a simple, minimally invasive Targeted Thermal Therapy (Triple T) that has the potential to transform ...
Feb 10, 2025
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Data security: Pilot study presents approach that overcomes technical, legal challenges with personalized health data
In a new pilot study, the researchers have now presented and tested an approach that overcomes the technical and legal challenges in the demanding context of clinical research on cancer patients while complying with strict ...
Oct 23, 2024
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Women with premature ovarian insufficiency found to be at greater risk of severe autoimmune diseases
Severe autoimmune conditions such as type I diabetes, Addison's disease, lupus and inflammatory bowel disease are between two to three times more common in women who have been diagnosed with premature ovarian insufficiency ...
Sep 25, 2024
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'Cortisol face' is real, but it's not as common as you might think
Across social media platforms, the hashtag "#cortisolface" has gained traction, with many users claiming that facial swelling and puffiness are due to elevated cortisol levels. Influencers often start their videos with statements ...
Sep 4, 2024
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New genetic markers for adrenal cancer may predict survival
A new study from Karolinska Institutet shows that 45 genes may play a crucial role in the prognosis of patients with adrenal cancer. The findings, published in the journal ESMO Open, give hope for a better diagnostic tool ...
Jun 27, 2024
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Cortisol might play role in tough-to-treat diabetes
The stress hormone cortisol appears to play a role in tough-to-treat type 2 diabetes, a new study finds.
Jun 26, 2024
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Should you worry about your cortisol levels?
If you've spent any time scrolling through health-related TikToks lately, you've probably heard about cortisol. High levels of the so-called "stress hormone" are being blamed for fatigue, headaches, weight gain, mood swings, ...
Jun 19, 2024
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