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Hormones

Hormonal health, testosterone, estrogen, thyroid, cortisol, and endocrine research

143 articles

Genetic Testing May Transform Mild Growth Hormone Deficiency Diagnosis in Children
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Genetic Testing May Transform Mild Growth Hormone Deficiency Diagnosis in Children

New research explores how genetic testing could improve diagnosis and treatment of mild growth hormone deficiency in pediatric patients.

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Mar 28, 2026 3
New Risk Score Predicts Survival in Rare Adrenal Cancer Using Simple Blood Tests
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New Risk Score Predicts Survival in Rare Adrenal Cancer Using Simple Blood Tests

Researchers developed a practical scoring system using basic clinical markers to predict outcomes in advanced adrenal cancer patients.

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Mar 28, 2026 2
Women with Acromegaly Face Greater Risk of Progressive Joint Pain and Mood Issues
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Women with Acromegaly Face Greater Risk of Progressive Joint Pain and Mood Issues

42-month study reveals female sex and radiotherapy predict worsening joint symptoms in acromegaly patients, with suicide emerging as notable cause of death.

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Mar 28, 2026 2
Growth Patterns in Children with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Show Unique Trajectories
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Growth Patterns in Children with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Show Unique Trajectories

Large international study reveals how hormone disorder affects childhood growth and weight patterns, offering insights for treatment.

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Mar 28, 2026 1
Long-term Steroid Use Dramatically Increases Adrenal Insufficiency Risk
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Long-term Steroid Use Dramatically Increases Adrenal Insufficiency Risk

Major study reveals systemic corticosteroids raise adrenal crisis risk 6-fold, while inhaled steroids show modest increase.

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Mar 28, 2026 2
New Quality of Life Tool Developed for Rare Adrenal Cancer Patients
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New Quality of Life Tool Developed for Rare Adrenal Cancer Patients

Italian researchers create first validated questionnaire to measure quality of life in adrenocortical carcinoma patients.

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Mar 28, 2026 2
Adrenal Crisis Hospitalizations Surge 60% in Switzerland, Older Adults Most Vulnerable
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Adrenal Crisis Hospitalizations Surge 60% in Switzerland, Older Adults Most Vulnerable

Swiss study reveals rising adrenal crisis rates linked to steroid use, with patients over 80 facing highest risk of severe complications.

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Mar 28, 2026 0
Advanced Surgery Technique Dramatically Reduces Cancer Recurrence in Rare Adrenal Tumors
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Advanced Surgery Technique Dramatically Reduces Cancer Recurrence in Rare Adrenal Tumors

Combining regional surgery with heated chemotherapy cut cancer recurrence from 82% to 0% in adrenal cancer patients.

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Mar 28, 2026 0
New 3D Technology Improves Precision Surgery for Advanced Thyroid Cancer
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New 3D Technology Improves Precision Surgery for Advanced Thyroid Cancer

Revolutionary 3D scanning system helps surgeons achieve complete cancer removal with real-time margin assessment during thyroid operations.

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Mar 28, 2026 0
Scientists Discover Thyroid Can Make Hormones Without Its Main Protein
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Scientists Discover Thyroid Can Make Hormones Without Its Main Protein

Breakthrough research reveals how the thyroid gland can produce essential hormones even when missing its primary building block protein.

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Mar 28, 2026 0
Too Much Iodine Accelerates Thyroid Aging and Hormone Dysfunction Over 20 Years
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Too Much Iodine Accelerates Thyroid Aging and Hormone Dysfunction Over 20 Years

Chinese study reveals chronic iodine excess permanently elevates thyroid hormone levels and accelerates age-related thyroid decline.

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Mar 28, 2026 1
Active Surveillance vs Surgery for Small Thyroid Cancers Shows Similar Quality of Life
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Active Surveillance vs Surgery for Small Thyroid Cancers Shows Similar Quality of Life

Three-year study reveals no quality of life differences between watching small thyroid cancers versus immediate surgery.

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Mar 28, 2026 1
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