Disrupting Male Fertility Nov 18, 2009
18, 2009) The sexual function of male rodents can be impaired by in utero and/or neonatal exposure to external molecules that disrupt normal hormone functioning, giving rise to concerns that low-level exposure to such molecules might cause similar effects in humans ... Future work will determine whether similar pathways link human exposure to molecules such as DES that disrupt normal hormone functioning to the increased incidence of male reproductive disorders ... 18, 2008) New data has... (Science Daily)
Thyroid 'risk from pre-eclampsia' Nov 18, 2009
The thyroid gland controls the rate at which the body burns energy and makes hormones, which help regulate heart rate, blood pressure and body temperature ... They found that elevated levels of a hormone released when the thyroid is underactive were twice as common in women who developed pre-eclampsia during pregnancy. (BBC News -- Health)
Migraine Increases Likelihood of Stroke Nov 18, 2009
For women with migraines, additional options include discontinuing use of birth control pills or stopping hormone replacement therapy. SOURCE: Johns Hopkins Medicine, news release, Nov. 16, 2009. (MEDLINEplus)
Moderate-Fat Diet May Be Better at Reducing Heart Risks Nov 18, 2009
"It probably affects the way insulin is released because if you have a lot of carbohydrates in the diet, you tend to generate a lot of insulin, and insulin is the hormone that lowers blood sugar," Bove explained. "In addition to lowering blood sugar, it also increases appetite so a lot of people on high-carb diets are restimulated to eat more.". (MEDLINEplus)
'Desperate Housewives' Star Fights Lung Cancer, Stigma Nov 18, 2009
Hormone replacement therapy, pollution, alcohol and certain work-related chemicals have also been linked to lung cancer, she said. What really makes Joosten mad, however, is that lung cancer research is extremely under-funded when compared to other types of cancers. (Fox News)
Plastic chemicals 'feminise boys' Nov 17, 2009
Male hormones drive boyish play ... Phthalates have the ability to disrupt hormones, and have been banned in toys in the EU for some years ... There are many different types and some mimic the female hormone oestrogen. (BBC News -- Health)
Migraine Raises Risk of Most Common Form of Stroke Nov 17, 2009
In women with migraines, stopping use of oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy may be recommended. Such widespread use of hormone-controlling drugs is what Nazarian says may explain why women with migraines have such high risk of ischemic stroke. (Science Daily)
Grizzly Details: Salmon Collapse Could Be Bad News for Bears [Slide Show] Nov 17, 2009
Finally, information on the bears' hormonal states is extracted from the samples: Cortisol gives a picture of , thyroxin provides an index of protein depravation or starvation, and sex hormones provide insight as to whether a female had cubs in the past year all this from a clump of hair ... The genetic work will roll in later this month, and the hormone work should take another three months. (Scientific American)
fat is an angry substance Nov 17, 2009
Calcitriol, the active hormone made from vitamin D3, enhances innate immunity by up regulating the cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide (hCAP). In monocytes/macrophages, this occurs primarily in response to activation of TLR, that induce expression of the VDR and localized synthesis of Calcitriol from precursor Calcidiol (25OHD). (Harper's Magazine)
Ex-inmate seeks to sue govt over cancer Nov 17, 2009
Court documents reveal she is now suffering premature menopause for which she is receiving hormone treatments and counselling. Ms Briggs, 32, is intending to sue Queensland Health for an undisclosed amount for their "improper, inadequate and negligent treatment for her symptoms while in custody". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Thoughtful Words Help Ease Impact of Marital Strife on Immune System Nov 17, 2009
9, 2008) A dose of the hormone Oxytocin reduces the stress hormone Cortisol in arguing couples. In addition, Oxytocin strengthens positive behavior, as researchers have discovered. (Science Daily)
'The Pill' May Reduce Asthma Symptoms Nov 17, 2009
Now, a new study confirms that fluctuating female hormone levels appear to affect airway inflammation, but oral contraceptives might help ease those changes ... However, birth control pills lessen dramatic hormone fluctuations, and researchers didn't find differences in asthma symptoms throughout the month for women who took them ... "This study is a first step in looking at the relationship between hormones and asthma," said the study's lead author, Dr. Piush Mandhane, an assistant professor of... (MEDLINEplus)
New Drug Appears to Fire Up Female Sex Drive Nov 17, 2009
Unlike Procter & Gamble's hormone patch Intrinsa, targeted at woman after the menopause, flibanserin directly manipulates the chain of chemical reactions in the brain believed to trigger sexual desire ... Procter & Gamble's Intrinsa testosterone patches are licensed for use in Europe but not in the U.S., where regulators voted in 2004 against approving the patches that deliver the male hormone, citing lack of evidence for their long-term safety. (Fox News)
Thorpe moves to scuttle doping claims Nov 17, 2009
"ASADA can confirm on Wednesday, August 16 2007 it received the full and final submissions from Ian Thorpe into the matter of his unusual testosterone, epitestosterone and luteinizing hormone levels," the agency said in a statement ... "The spokesman could not say how long the agency's examination would take.Thorpe, 24, retired from competitive swimming last November but was dismayed to learn his test results had been leaked to the French newspaper L'Equipe, which reported the swimmer's test... (Yahoo News -- Swimming)
Daily Pill Increases Female Libido Nov 17, 2009
Unlike Procter e's hormone patch Intrinsa, targeted at woman after menopause, flibanserin directly manipulates the chain of chemical reactions in the brain believed to trigger sexual desire ... Procter e's Intrinsa testosterone patches are licensed for use in Europe but not in the United States, where regulators voted in 2004 against approving the patches that deliver the male hormone, citing lack of evidence for their long-term safety. (Newsmax)
Popular Anti-Platelet Therapy Reduces Risk of Cardiovascular Events in Men and Women Nov 16, 2009
14, 2007) In women, hormone therapy is a risk factor for venous thrombosis, a blood clot forming deep inside the vein. Although the disorder is rare, it increases exponentially during menopause and can be. (Science Daily)
Heart and bone damage from low vitamin D tied to declines in sex hormones Nov 16, 2009
Researchers at Johns Hopkins are reporting what is believed to be the first conclusive evidence in men that the long-term ill effects of vitamin D deficiency are amplified by lower levels of the key sex hormone estrogen, but not testosterone ... "All three steroid hormones vitamin D, estrogen and testosterone are produced from cholesterol, whose blood levels are known to influence arterial and bone health," says Michos, an assistant professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of... (EurekAlert!)
Pilot study relates phthalate exposure to less-masculine play by boys Nov 16, 2009
"Not only are they consistent with our prior findings that link phthalates to altered male genital development, but they also are compatible with current knowledge about how hormones mold sex differences in the brain, and thus behavior. We have more work to do, but the implications are potentially profound." ... If endocrine disrupters such as phthalates can impair genital development and hormone levels in the body, the play-behavior study noted, then a deeper examination of how these chemicals... (EurekAlert!)
Eat Often To Lose Weight? Nov 15, 2009
Cruise said the latest science shows that this plan "will reduce the stress hormone, cortisol, which is responsible for stubborn belly fat.". The diets philosophy also includes eating something sweet -- about 50 calories worth -- every day. (Click2Houston, TX)
Lose weight by balancing your hormones (1) Nov 15, 2009
Lose weight by balancing your hormones ... Lose weight by balancing your hormones ... It is the fastest way to reboot your hormones and retrain your body to burn fat but do ask your physician what level is right for you. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Conflicting health reports sow consumer distrust Nov 15, 2009
On a more serious level is the issue of hormone replacement therapy, a protocol where women take estrogen, often with the natural progesterone or the synthetic progestin, to relieve the hot flashes and other horrors that can come with menopause ... Yet a number of studies have shown that the long-term use of hormone replacement therapy can increase the risk of breast cancer and stroke, among a litany of nasties. (Boston Globe)
Dopamine Enhances Expectation of Pleasure Nov 15, 2009
19, 2006) The need to eat is triggered by the hormone ghrelin ... 2, 2009) Pharmacological researchers have discovered that blocking a hormone related to hunger regulation can limit cocaine cravings. (Science Daily)
Seizure Drug Helps Women with Hot Flashes Sleep Nov 15, 2009
"Gabapentin improves sleep quality but does not have the potential dependency problems of some other sleep medications and does not involve the use of hormone replacement therapy," Dr. Michael E. Yurcheshen, who led the study, noted in a university-issued statement. "It has minimal side effects and it is a generic drug," said Yurcheshen, who is based at the Strong Sleep Disorders Center. (MEDLINEplus)
* US golfer Barron files lawsuit to overturn doping ban Nov 15, 2009
Barron also said he had been prescribed testosterone because he had an abnormally low level of the hormone, comparable to that of an 80-year-old man. Barron said he could not be banned based on his disability, arguing that the PGA Tours anti-doping program was unfair because it included common medications. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Community, Palm Drive come together for Gratonian (5) Nov 15, 2009
Additionally, doctors had found a cluster of tumors growing on LaVals thyroid, which was removed and she was put on lifelong thyroid hormone replacement therapy. She managed to work out a deal to pay that bill, but found out later that the cost of her premiums soared so high due to preexisting conditions, it was impossible for her to afford insurance. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Guide to Nutritional Healing Nov 14, 2009
The reason for this is that nutrients affect the chemicals and hormone levels your body naturally produces. Nutritional Medicine. (Suite101.com)
Shake it off Nov 14, 2009
The treatment triggers a hormone to release fat contained in the cells of adipose tissue into the blood. To eliminate these fatty acids, the client then works on the Power Plate for 20 minutes. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Less HRT, Fewer Cases of Possible Breast Cancer Precursor Nov 14, 2009
As hormone use declined, so did incidence of abnormal cells in milk ducts, study finds ... THURSDAY, Nov. 12 (HealthDay News) -- Declining use of hormone replacement therapy may be driving down rates of a condition called "atypical ductal hyperplasia," a known risk factor for breast cancer, new research suggests ... This is the first time a link has been found between atypical ductal hyperplasia -- abnormal cells in the breast's milk ducts -- and hormone therapy, said Diana Miglioretti, senior... (MEDLINEplus)
It's official: Love also breeds jealousy Nov 13, 2009
Oxytocin known as the love hormone also affects antisocial behaviour such as envy and gloating, says a new study. "When the person's association is positive, Oxytocin bolsters pro-social behaviour. When it is negative, the hormone increases negative sentiments," explains study author Simone Shamay-Tsoory of Haifa University in Israel ... The present study comprised 56 volunteers, half of whom inhaled the synthetic form of the hormone in the first session and were then given a placebo (a dummy... (India Times, India)
Female Desire Drug Sparking Libido May Prove Sex Really Is All in Her Head Nov 13, 2009
The drug differs from testosterone, a hormone thats also been tested to reawaken womens desire. Berner, interviewed at his study in Freiburg, sketched the picture of a wall to explain how flibanserin works. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Researchers 'Notch' A Victory Toward New Kind Of Cancer Drug Nov 13, 2009
1, 2008) Scientists have found that a signaling protein that is key to prostate cancer cell growth is turned on in nearly all recurrent prostate cancers that are resistant to hormone therapy. If the findings. (Science Daily)
Clemens: Friend Andy Pettitte 'misheard' steroid talk Nov 13, 2009
McNamee -- who served as Clemens' trainer until 2007 -- countered that he injected Clemens with only testosterone, the steroid Winstrol or human growth hormone ... Pettitte previously acknowledged using human growth hormone in 2002 ... McNamee's attorneys last week, however, showed reporters photos of needles and gauze that McNamee said were used to inject with steroids and human growth hormone. (Yahoo News -- Drugs in Sports)
Were Clemens' 'implausible' comments perjury? Nov 13, 2009
The apparent falsehoods, the investigators wrote, ranged from Clemens' claim that he had never used or even discussed using human growth hormone, to his assertions that team trainers often injected him with vitamin B-12 during his 24-year career ... Relying on McNamee, Mitchell said Clemens had used growth hormone and steroids when he played for the Toronto Blue Jays and Yankees ... Pettitte also said Clemens had confided in him about his use of growth hormone. (Yahoo News -- Drugs in Sports)
Celine Dion will keep trying to have a baby Nov 12, 2009
"I admire all the women who go through such a tough process. Since April, she has undergone numerous examinations, multiple hormone injections and blood tests," Anglil told the paper, revealing the couple will go to New York this weekend for a third try. "Cline and I didn't get discouraged ... we put our faith in life and in the stars.". (MSNBC -- News)
Menopause Through the Ages Nov 12, 2009
In 1977 Barbara Seaman wrote Women and the Crises in Sex Hormones, which linked hormone replacement therapy to an increased risk of breast cancer, stroke and blood clots, but the first wide-scale studies to test this weren t conducted until the 1990s. With the release in 2002 of the results of the Women s Health Initiative study, attitudes about hormones for menopause changed ... While some women choose to continue hormone replacement therapy, others look to herbs, dietary changes and... (Suite101.com)
Small Increases In Phosphorus Mean Higher Risk Of Heart Disease Nov 12, 2009
12, 2009) Higher levels of phosphorus in the blood are linked to increased calcification of the coronary arteries -- a key marker of heart disease risk, according to a study in an upcoming issue of Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN). "This may help to explain why even early-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with increased cardiovascular risk that is not otherwise explained by traditional risk factors," comments Katherine R. Tuttle, MD (Providence... (Science Daily)
Céline Dion not pregnant Nov 12, 2009
"Since April, she has undergone numerous examinations, multiple hormone injections and blood tests. C;line and I didn't get discouraged ... we put our faith in life and in the stars.". 2009 and Time Inc. All rights reserved. (CNN)
Workplace BPA Exposure Increases Risk Of Male Sexual Dysfunction Nov 12, 2009
2, 2009) The sexual function of male rodents can be impaired by in utero and/or neonatal exposure to external molecules such as DES that disrupt normal hormone functioning, giving rise to concerns that. (July 23, 2008) A new multigenerational reproductive toxicity study of dietary Bisphenol A (BPA) in mice found no adverse effects of BPA on parents or offspring at dietary concentrations and doses comparable to. (Science Daily)
Here's why you must have sex daily Nov 11, 2009
During sex, both male and female bodies produce endorphins, hormones that act as weak painkillers ... During sex your body produces dopamine, a substance that fights stress hormones, endorphins, aka "happiness hormones" and oxytocin, a desire-enhancing hormone secreted by the pituitary gland. (India Times, India)
Drug 'shrinks lung cancer tumour' Nov 11, 2009
A growth hormone called FGF-2 appears to speed division of the cancer cells, and to trigger a survival mechanism which makes them resistant to chemotherapy. PD173074 blocks FGF-2 from attaching to tumour cells. (BBC News -- Health)
FDA-approved Drugs Eliminate, Prevent Cervical Cancer In Mice Nov 11, 2009
"Since the cervix and other female reproductive organs are so responsive to estrogen, our lab and others began to focus on that hormone," Lambert says. Sang-Hyuk Chung, a postdoctoral fellow in Lambert's lab, zeroed in on one of the two receptors that mediate estrogen function in cells -- estrogen receptor (ER) alpha. (Science Daily)
Reduced Muscle Strength Associated With Risk For Alzheimer's Nov 11, 2009
(July 30, 2008) Women with low or high levels of the hormone thyrotropin, which affects thyroid gland function and thyroid hormone levels, appear to have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to. (Jan. (Science Daily)
No joke: Laughter works as stress-fighting therapy Nov 10, 2009
Endorphins, the body's happy hormones, are released when we laugh or simulate laughter, according to Charles Schaefer, a psychology professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, N.J. ... It can break down cortisol, the hormone released when the body is under stress, and increase production of endorphins, Sherry said. (Montana Standard, MT)
Cancer recurs in 'dense' breasts Nov 10, 2009
Dr Steven Narod, of the Women's College Hospital in Toronto, Canada, said: "The composition of the breast tissue surrounding the breast cancer is important in predicting whether or not a breast cancer will return after surgery. "Breast density has been found to be modifiable to some extent by physical activity and hormone therapy. " 'Attractive prospect'Stephen Duffy, Cancer Research UK's professor of screening, said: "This is intriguing. (BBC News -- Health)
8 basic diabetes questions answered Nov 10, 2009
In , the body loses its sensitivity to insulin, the hormone that helps muscles absorb and use blood sugar ... (Gestational diabetes occurs when hormones that help a baby's placenta develop interfere with the mother's insulin, resulting in higher blood sugars. (CNN)
Toxic Reactions to Aspartame Nov 10, 2009
The cause of Fibromyalgia is unknown, but sufferers have insufficient adrenal function and release lower amounts of cortisol, a stress hormone. Tests show their adrenals do not respond properly to signals from the pituitary gland to increase cortisol secretion. (Suite101.com)
New damages trial for Wyeth in Ark. hormones case Nov 10, 2009
hormones case - Yahoo ... Wyeth Pharmaceuticals will get a new trial to determine if the drugmaker should pay punitive damages to a woman who got breast cancer after taking hormone replacement therapy, a federal appeals court ruled Monday. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Hidreth: The Unity of the Inner Man: digestion and assimilation Nov 10, 2009
I want to close by a comment about what the word bio-identical means and how it is appropriately used in hormone balancing. Bio-identical refers to a molecular structure that is identical to the molecular structure of each hormone that our body produces ... Another aspect to this is the way all of the bio-identical hormones are used in our body. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
GTx loss widens in third quarter Nov 10, 2009
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The Bearded Mom Nov 10, 2009
After she went through menopause (many years ago), I noticed she had a substantial mustache and beard, but she must have started taking hormone replacement drugs because they disappeared. Now, she is in her late 60s, and the mustache is back and very thick and noticeable. (Slate)
Early life stress 'changes' genes Nov 9, 2009
Stressed mice produced hormones that "changed" their genes, affecting their behaviour throughout their lives ... When the baby mice were stressed, they produced high levels of stress hormones ... These hormones "tweak" the DNA of a gene that codes for a specific stress hormone - vasopressin. (BBC News -- Health)
Scientists uncover new key to the puzzle of hormone therapy and breast cancer Nov 9, 2009
PHILADELPHIA The use of postmenopausal hormone therapy has decreased over time in the United States, which researchers suggest may play a key role in the declining rate of atypical ductal hyperplasia, a known risk factor for breast cancer. "Postmenopausal hormone treatment is associated with increased rates of benign breast biopsies, and early and late stages of cancer. Atypical ductal hyperplasia is associated with the use of postmenopausal hormone treatment and its rates have decreased with... (EurekAlert!)
October Was Breast Cancer Awareness Month Nov 9, 2009
h) Long term use of Hormone replacement therapy (female hormones) to relieve postmenopausal symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats etc. i) Late age at having ones first baby after 35years. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
It's doesn't have to be a SAD season Nov 9, 2009
Melatonin, a sleep-related hormone linked to depression, also has been associated with SAD. Melatonin is produced at increased levels in the dark, so when the days are shorter, more melatonin is produced. Research has proven that bright light makes a difference to the brain chemistry, although the exact way it affects SAD is unknown, Axelrod said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Zimmerman: Who can we trust if FDA puts stamp on snake oil? Nov 8, 2009
In one example, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals produced 26 scientific papers in the 1980s backing the use of hormone replacement therapy for menopausal women ... In 2001, a big, years-long, independent study revealed that hormone replacement was more likely to cause serious health risks than benefits. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Thorpe moves to scuttle doping claims Nov 8, 2009
"ASADA can confirm on Wednesday, August 16 2007 it received the full and final submissions from Ian Thorpe into the matter of his unusual testosterone, epitestosterone and luteinizing hormone levels," the agency said in a statement ... "The spokesman could not say how long the agency's examination would take.Thorpe, 24, retired from competitive swimming last November but was dismayed to learn his test results had been leaked to the French newspaper L'Equipe, which reported the swimmer's test... (Yahoo News -- Swimming)
New finding suggests prostate biopsy is not always necessary Nov 7, 2009
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and the University of Wisconsin-Madison have discovered that some elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels in men may be caused by a hormone normally occurring in the body, and are not necessarily a predictor of the need for a prostate biopsy ... However, the researchers found that parathyroid hormone, a substance the body produces to regulate calcium in the blood, can elevate prostate-specific antigen (PSA)... (EurekAlert!)
Cause Of Common Chronic Diarrhea Revealed In New Research Nov 7, 2009
6, 2009) A common type of chronic diarrhea may be caused by a hormone deficiency, according to new research published in the November issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology ... Today's study suggests that bile acid diarrhea is caused by the body producing too much bile acid, because of a deficiency in a hormone called FGF19, which normally switches off bile acid production ... The authors of the study say that new hormone-based treatments could be developed in the future to treat the... (Science Daily)
Finger Length Hormone Key To Social Behavior Nov 7, 2009
Hormone That Affects Finger Length Key To Social Behavior ... Hormone That Affects Finger Length Key To Social Behavior ... 7, 2009) Research at the universities of Liverpool and Oxford into the finger length of primate species has revealed that cooperative behavior is linked to exposure to hormone levels in the womb. (Science Daily)
Sex: The ultimate mood enhancer Nov 7, 2009
In fact, semen contains powerful and potentially addictive mood-altering chemicals, including testosterone, estrogen, prolactin, luteinizing hormone, and prostaglandins. So although sex won't cure depression, it may boost mood if some of these chemicals are absorbed through the walls of the vagina. (India Times, India)
Newly revised guidelines for managing thyroid cancer published in Thyroid journal Nov 6, 2009
The revised guidelines for managing thyroid cancer provide recommendations for optimal surgical management, the use of radioiodine remnant ablation, thyroid hormone suppression therapy, as well as long-term surveillance based on ultrasound, other imaging modalities, and laboratory testing. Accompanying the Management Guidelines published in Thyroid are four editorials that include commentary on the preparation of the revised guidelines, highlights of the 2009 revisions, the transition from... (EurekAlert!)
Key Player Identified In Cascade That Leads To Hypertension-related Kidney Damage Nov 6, 2009
The process likely begins in some people when stress, diet or other factors raise levels of the hormone angiotensin II, another powerful blood vessel constrictor, which, in turn, increases endothelin levels ... 26, 2009) Researchers have linked higher levels of the hormone aldosterone to high blood pressure and blood vessel disease in African-Americans. (Science Daily)
Postmenopausal Women With Higher Testosterone May Have Greater Heart Disease Risk Nov 6, 2009
This new information is an important step, say researchers, in understanding the role that hormones play in women's health ... The new study adds to the scientific evidence linking deficiency of this sex hormone with. (Science Daily)
Letter: Some thoughts as we approach Thanksgiving Nov 6, 2009
These different chemicals have been proven to cause a wide range of health issues, from hormone and neurological disruptions to cancers. By eating conventional food we are slowly adding these harmful substances to our bodies. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
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Dieters Try Pregnancy Hormone - Health News Story - KCRA Sacramento ... Dieters Try Pregnancy Hormone ... It's called the HCG diet, for human chorionic gonadotropin, a hormone that Dr. Robert True said helps ensure that a developing baby gets enough calories in the womb. (KCRA 3, CA)
