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Hormones

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

143 articles

PCOS Doesn't Worsen Most Pregnancy Outcomes in Women with Gestational Diabetes
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PCOS Doesn't Worsen Most Pregnancy Outcomes in Women with Gestational Diabetes

New research challenges assumptions about PCOS risks during pregnancy, finding similar outcomes except for one key difference.

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Mar 29, 2026 1
Benign Adrenal Tumors Can Transform Into Cancer After Decades of Stability
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Benign Adrenal Tumors Can Transform Into Cancer After Decades of Stability

New research reveals that seemingly harmless adrenal gland tumors can become cancerous after remaining stable for over a decade.

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Mar 29, 2026 1
Diabetes Drug Exenatide Boosts Body's Natural GLP-1 Production After Treatment Ends
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Diabetes Drug Exenatide Boosts Body's Natural GLP-1 Production After Treatment Ends

Study finds exenatide enhances endogenous GLP-1 secretion in type 2 diabetes patients, potentially improving metabolic health.

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Mar 29, 2026 1
Continuous Glucose Monitors Reveal Hidden Eye Nerve Damage in Type 2 Diabetes
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Continuous Glucose Monitors Reveal Hidden Eye Nerve Damage in Type 2 Diabetes

New study shows CGM metrics better predict diabetic nerve damage in the eye than traditional blood sugar tests alone.

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Mar 29, 2026 1
Rare Insulin Resistance Syndromes Show Limited Response to IGF-1 Treatment
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Rare Insulin Resistance Syndromes Show Limited Response to IGF-1 Treatment

Study of extreme insulin resistance reveals IGF-1 therapy provides only temporary benefits before patients develop diabetes.

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Mar 29, 2026 1
Testosterone Therapy Shows Similar Safety Profile in Trans Individuals With and Without PCOS
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Testosterone Therapy Shows Similar Safety Profile in Trans Individuals With and Without PCOS

New research reveals testosterone therapy doesn't significantly increase cardiovascular risks in transgender individuals with PCOS compared to those without.

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Mar 29, 2026 1
Severe Hypothyroidism Damages Heart Function Even When Pumping Appears Normal
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Severe Hypothyroidism Damages Heart Function Even When Pumping Appears Normal

New study reveals hidden heart muscle damage in severe hypothyroidism patients, even when standard heart function tests look normal.

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Mar 29, 2026 0
One Night Without Sleep Spikes Blood Sugar the Next Morning in Young Women
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One Night Without Sleep Spikes Blood Sugar the Next Morning in Young Women

A single sleepless night impairs glucose tolerance the following morning, independent of hormone levels in reproductive-aged women.

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Mar 29, 2026 0
Weight Loss Beats Exercise for Reducing Dangerous Fat Around Muscles and Liver
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Weight Loss Beats Exercise for Reducing Dangerous Fat Around Muscles and Liver

12-week study shows weight loss more effective than exercise alone for eliminating harmful fat deposits while preserving muscle quality.

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Mar 29, 2026 1
Growth Hormone Receptors Outside the Brain Control Ghrelin's Appetite Effects
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Growth Hormone Receptors Outside the Brain Control Ghrelin's Appetite Effects

New research reveals how the hunger hormone ghrelin requires growth hormone signaling in peripheral tissues to drive food intake.

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Mar 29, 2026 3
Nearly Half of Male Dialysis Patients Have Undiagnosed Low Testosterone
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Nearly Half of Male Dialysis Patients Have Undiagnosed Low Testosterone

New study reveals 48.7% of men on dialysis have hypogonadism, with testosterone therapy showing promise for symptom improvement.

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Mar 29, 2026 3
Natural Strategies Boost Testosterone Levels in Aging Men Through Exercise and Nutrition
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Natural Strategies Boost Testosterone Levels in Aging Men Through Exercise and Nutrition

Combining resistance training, Mediterranean diet, and plant compounds offers safe alternatives to hormone replacement therapy.

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Mar 29, 2026 1
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