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Is fruit juice good or bad for diabetes? New research reveals a genetic twist

Sun, 07/13/2025 - 21:00
Japanese adults with a high genetic risk for type 2 diabetes who consumed 100% fruit juice at least once per week had significantly lower odds of developing the disease. The inverse association was not seen in people with low or moderate genetic risk, highlighting gene-diet interactions.

Ultra-processed foods threaten brain health in kids and teens, review warns

Sun, 07/13/2025 - 20:27
Children, adolescents, and unborn babies exposed to high levels of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) face increased risks of impaired brain development, cognitive deficits, and long-term mental health challenges. The review underscores how UPF-driven changes in reward pathways, nutrient deficits, inflammation, and the gut–brain axis can have lasting impacts across generations.

Underactive thyroid linked to increased risk of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth

Sat, 07/12/2025 - 18:42
People with an underactive thyroid may have an increased risk of developing small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), a risk that may be reduced with thyroid hormone treatment, according to a study being presented Saturday at ENDO 2025, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in San Francisco, Calif.

Adults over 80 benefit from osteoporosis medications

Sat, 07/12/2025 - 18:34
People who are older than 80 should be considered for osteoporosis treatment after a fracture to avoid further risk, according to a study being presented Saturday at ENDO 2025, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in San Francisco, Calif.

Higher protein intake may help prevent muscle loss in semaglutide users

Sat, 07/12/2025 - 18:25
Women and older adults taking the anti-obesity drug semaglutide may be at higher risk for muscle loss, but higher protein intake may help prevent muscle loss in these patients, according to a small study being presented Saturday at ENDO 2025, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in San Francisco, Calif.

Oxytocin may protect mood during sleep disruption in women

Sat, 07/12/2025 - 18:14
Oxytocin, often called "the love hormone," may play a protective role in mood disturbances triggered by sleep loss and hormonal shifts during key reproductive transitions like postpartum and menopause, according to a study being presented Saturday at ENDO 2025, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in San Francisco, Calif.

Blood sugar levels found to impact sexual health in aging men

Sat, 07/12/2025 - 18:05
Metabolic health factors, including small increases in blood sugar, are the main drivers of change in the reproductive systems and sexual functioning of aging men, according to a study being presented Saturday at ENDO 2025, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in San Francisco, Calif.

Improving parent well-being may directly benefit the health of children with chronic conditions

Sat, 07/12/2025 - 17:45
Strong emotional links between children with chronic conditions and their family caregivers suggest that improving parent well-being may directly benefit a child's overall health and coping mechanisms, according to a study being presented Saturday at ENDO 2025, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in San Francisco, Calif.

Combining tirzepatide and hormone therapy boosts weight loss in postmenopausal women

Sat, 07/12/2025 - 17:35
Using tirzepatide and menopause hormone therapy at the same time leads to increased weight loss in postmenopausal women with overweight or obesity compared to use of tirzepatide treatment alone, according to a study being presented Saturday at ENDO 2025, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in San Francisco, Calif.

Tirzepatide reduces obesity-associated breast cancer growth in mouse model

Sat, 07/12/2025 - 14:57
The anti-obesity medication tirzepatide, marketed as Mounjaro for diabetes and Zepbound for obesity, reduced obesity-associated breast cancer growth in a mouse model, according to a study being presented Saturday at ENDO 2025, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in San Francisco, Calif.

Study reveals dopamine sends precise signals rather than broad brainwide messages

Sat, 07/12/2025 - 14:22
A new study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus has upended decades of neuroscience dogma, revealing that dopamine, a neurotransmitter critical for movement, motivation, learning and mood, communicates in the brain with extraordinary precision, not broad diffusion as previously believed.

HPV16 and 18 nearly eliminated in vaccinated Danish women but other high risk types persist

Sat, 07/12/2025 - 14:17
Among the more than 100 types of human papillomavirus (HPV), at least 14 are considered as 'high-risk' types which can cause (cervical) cancer.

Mapping how major organs communicate during physiological stress in humans

Sat, 07/12/2025 - 13:56
How major organs work together to manage extreme physiological stresses such as lack of oxygen and sleep has been mapped for the first time by researchers from UCL and the University of Portsmouth.

Oral health function linked to markers of lifestyle-related diseases in older adults

Sat, 07/12/2025 - 13:22
The term 'oral health' refers to the health of the mouth, teeth, gums, and other related structures, and it is closely linked with our well-being and quality of life.

Pathogenic mechanisms of Fusobacterium nucleatum in colorectal cancer and emerging therapies

Sat, 07/12/2025 - 13:01
In recent years, the regulatory role of the gut microbiota in the initiation and progression of colorectal cancer (CRC) has attracted growing attention. Among the key microbial contributors, Fusobacterium nucleatum (Fn) has been identified as a critical pathogenic factor in CRC.

Social media analysis reveals emotional burden of children with multiple health conditions

Sat, 07/12/2025 - 12:57
Children with multiple long-term health issues undergo severe emotional stress at the same time as they are trying to cope with the physical challenges of their condition, a study has found.

Therapeutic potential of houttuynia cordata polysaccharide in H1N1 and MRSA-induced acute pneumonia

Sat, 07/12/2025 - 12:36
This new article publication from Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B, discusses how an anti-complement homogeneous polysaccharide from Houttuynia cordata ameliorates acute pneumonia with H1N1 and MRSA coinfection through rectifying Treg/Th17 imbalance in the gut–lung axis and NLRP3 inflammasome activation.

ALKBH3 regulates glycolysis and doxorubicin resistance in triple negative breast cancer

Sat, 07/12/2025 - 12:25
This new article publication from Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B, discusses how ALKBH3-regulated m1A of ALDOA potentiates glycolysis and doxorubicin resistance of triple negative breast cancer cells.

Stereotactic radiation shows promise for small cell lung cancer with brain metastases

Sat, 07/12/2025 - 08:40
A new study led by investigators from Mass General Brigham trialed stereotactic (targeted) brain-directed radiation in 100 patients with small cell lung cancer and brain metastases, finding they experienced positive outcomes that support use of targeted radiation in the future for such patients.

Melatonin receptor signaling counters sleep fragmentation-mediated infertility in T2DM

Sat, 07/12/2025 - 08:23
This new article publication from Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B, discusses how melatonin receptor 1a alleviates sleep fragmentation-aggravated testicular injury in T2DM by suppression of TAB1/TAK1 complex through FGFR1.

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