hormone

Dietary Diets: Weight Loss vs. Liver Health Explained

by

According to a randomized clinical trial published in the journal Cell Metabolism, a very-low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet reduces liver fat and improves insulin sensitivity significantly more than Mediterranean or plant-forward diets when participants achieve a comparable 10% weight loss. Researchers found that dietary macronutrient composition independently alters metabolic responses, yielding a 67% reduction in hepatic triglycerides … Read more

HRT and Dementia Risk: The Importance of Timing and Menopause Type

by

Recent findings from a large UK Biobank analysis published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia indicate that hormone replacement therapy use is associated with a modest 10% reduction in all-cause dementia risk among postmenopausal women, though the effect varies significantly depending on menopause type, estrogen exposure duration, and the timing of treatment initiation. UK Biobank … Read more

Scientists Identify Key Molecule Driving Deadliest Breast Cancer

by

According to research published in EMBO Molecular Medicine by teams at Adelaide University and the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute, a molecular switch driven by low levels of the naturally occurring molecule miR-342 and high activity of the E2F pathway fosters metastatic triple-negative breast cancer. While this aggressive subtype accounts for 10 to 15 percent … Read more

Advanced Wastewater Treatment: Hidden Environmental Risks Explained

by

Advanced wastewater treatment technologies designed to remove pathogens and pollutants can inadvertently create unexpected environmental risks by generating toxic transformation products, according to a study published in Energy & Environment Nexus. Researchers evaluating systems at a treatment facility in Tianjin, China, found that ultraviolet irradiation and ozonation processes increased anti-androgenic activity in treated water beyond … Read more

Does Oxytocin Increase Trust in Men?

by

According to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), intranasally administered oxytocin selectively increases trusting behavior in men with a low disposition to trust, boosting financial amounts entrusted to strangers by roughly 15% to 17% compared to a placebo group. Led by researchers from the University of Zurich, Otto … Read more

Natural Hormone Suppresses Liver Inflammation via Brain-Gut Pathway

by

According to researchers at McMaster University, the naturally occurring hormone GDF15 protects the liver from inflammation and slows the progression of scarring through a brain-to-liver signaling pathway independent of weight loss. Published in Cell Metabolism, the findings challenge longstanding assumptions about the hormone, which is best known for suppressing appetite and promoting weight loss. Understanding … Read more

Neanderthal Genes: Impact on Human Muscle and Jaw Structure

by

Modern humans with non-African ancestry carry a Neanderthal growth hormone receptor variant that increases muscle mass and alters bone structure, according to a study published in Current Biology. Led by the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, researchers found this genetic legacy persists in roughly 20% of some South and East Asian populations. Neanderthal DNA … Read more

Neandertal Gene Variant Boosts Muscle Mass in Humans

by

Human populations living today share a specific genetic legacy from ancient interbreeding events, according to a study led by researchers Hugo Zeberg of Karolinska Institutet and Philipp Kanis of the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology. Modern humans inherited a variant of the growth hormone receptor through interbreeding with Neandertals around 47,000 years ago, resulting … Read more

Premature Menopause Linked to Higher Hypertension Risk

by

Women who reach menopause before age 40 face a meaningfully higher risk of developing high blood pressure than those who go through menopause after age 45, according to a new study of more than 107,000 women published in Menopause, the journal of The Menopause Society. Researchers found that hypertension risk peaks among women experiencing premature … Read more

Iodine and Immunity: How Balance Affects Your Immune System

by

According to a narrative review published in the journal Nutrients by researchers at the University of Guelph and ImmunoCeutica Inc., iodine intake follows a narrow U-shaped relationship that dictates how the micronutrient influences immune defenses across humans and domesticated mammals. While adequate intake supports leukocyte metabolism and thyroid-driven immunity, both chronic deficiency and sustained excess … Read more

© 2026 Newsy Today. All rights reserved.


For contact, advertising, copyright, issues email: [email protected]

For contact, advertising, copyright, issues email: [email protected]