Study shows how ketogenic eating improves hormonal balance in PCOS
A new synthesis of randomized trials reveals that a carefully supervised very low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet can improve weight,…
Understanding thrombocytopenia in patients with portal hypertension and chronic liver disease
Chronic liver disease (CLD) and its advanced stage, cirrhosis, represent a significant global health burden, with portal hypertension…
Age impacts systemic therapy outcomes in metastatic prostate cancer
Many things are evaluated when doctors are putting a treatment plan together for prostate cancer patients. A new…
PTGES3 emerges as key regulator of androgen receptor in prostate cancer
A poorly characterized protein, historically thought to be a chaperone or enzyme, may actually be a key player…
New study finds no increased risk of heart and brain infarctions for transgender women
Contrary to previous research, transgender women who use the hormone oestradiol for their transition do not have an…
Sensory effects of flavanols trigger physiological responses in the brain
Astringency is a dry, puckering, rough, or sandpapery sensation in the mouth caused by plant-derived polyphenols. Polyphenols, including…
WHO reviews highlight limited long-term data on GLP-1 drug safety
Three new Cochrane reviews find evidence that GLP-1 drugs result in clinically meaningful weight loss, but industry-funded studies…
Aligning your body clock may protect your heart and metabolism, says AHA
The American Heart Association warns that disrupted circadian rhythms, from irregular sleep, late-night meals, or shift work, can…
Scripps Research professor wins $3.2 million grant to unravel the mysteries of type 1 diabetes
Luc Teyton, professor in the Department of Immunology and Microbiology at Scripps Research, has received a five-year, $3.2…
Circadian rhythm disruptions may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease
As modern lifestyles increasingly challenge the body’s natural circadian rhythm, the American Heart Association is spotlighting the potential…
Study finds bright nights raise risk for stroke and heart failure in adults over 40
Researchers have discovered that people exposed to brighter light at night face up to 50% higher risks of…
Researchers discover how a brain circuit allows eating despite anxiety
How do mammals manage to eat in situations that cause anxiety, step into exposed spaces, or slow down…