THE ENDOCRINE SOCIETY WASHINGTON–Illegal use of anabolic steroids not only has dangerous side effects during use but also can harm of men’s testicular function years after they stop abusing steroids, according to a study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Anabolic steroids are synthetic forms of testosterone, and their abuse is...
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Concussion linked to short- and long-term risk for overall health
by Tim Sullivan, Harvard Medical School Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain While chronic neurological effects from concussion have been widely studied, little is known about possible links between concussion and long-term medical and behavioral comorbidities. A retrospective analysis published Jan. 15 in the Journal of Neurotrauma found that people who had a concussion also had increased risks for poor...
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Birthweight strongly linked to type 2 diabetes risk in adulthood
by British Medical Journal Credit: CC0 Public Domain A birthweight of 2.5 kg or more is strongly linked to the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in adulthood, finds research published in the online journal BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care. It is associated with lower circulating levels of insulin-like growth factor-1, or IGF-1 for short, a...
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Cannabis use linked to more rebound headaches in migraine sufferers
By Rich Haridy March 03, 2021 Observational research suggests an association between cannabis use and medication overuse headaches sangoiri/Depositphotos New research from scientists at Stanford University School of Medicine suggests cannabis use can be linked to higher rates of “rebound headaches” in migraine sufferers. The research is observational and retrospective, but it is yet another finding questioning how helpful cannabis...
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Utah researchers illuminate potential precursors of blood cancers
HUNTSMAN CANCER INSTITUTE IMAGE: CLINT MASON, JULIE FEUSIER, AND SASI ARUNACHALAM CREDIT: HUNTSMAN CANCER INSTITUTE (FOR MASON AND FEUSIER) AND ST. JUDE (FOR ARUNACHALAM) SALT LAKE CITY – Utah researchers report significant new insights into the development of blood cancers. In work published today in Blood Cancer Discovery, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, scientists describe...
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MicroRNA testing of healthy kids could provide a window on future heart and kidney health
THE MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL / MOUNT SINAI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE New York, NY (February 26, 2020) – Molecules called microRNAs (miRNAs) that are measurable in urine have been identified by researchers at Mount Sinai as predictors of both heart and kidney health in children without disease. The epidemiological study of Mexican children was published in February in...
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Study identifies potential link between Soldiers exposed to blasts, Alzheimer’s
U.S. ARMY RESEARCH LABORATORY IMAGE: ARMY-FUNDED RESEARCHERS FINDS THAT SOLDIERS’ INCREASED RISK OF DEVELOPING ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE IS LIKELY ROOTED IN THE ALTERATIONS TO THE TINY CONNECTIONS BETWEEN NEURONS IN THE HIPPOCAMPUS INSTIGATED BY BLAST EXPOSURES CREDIT: UNC PEMBROKE RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. — Research shows that Soldiers exposed to shockwaves from military explosives are at a higher risk for developing...
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Genetic tool improves estimation of prostate cancer risk in diverse ethnic/racial groups
by University of California – San Diego Micrograph showing prostatic acinar adenocarcinoma (the most common form of prostate cancer) Credit: Wikipedia Building upon previous research, an international team led by scientists at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, has validated a more inclusive and comprehensive genetic tool for predicting age of onset of aggressive prostate...
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Brief survey tool tracks symptoms, aids in evaluating effectiveness of treatment
REGENSTRIEF INSTITUTE IMAGE: Researchers from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine have developed and validated a short, clinically practical questionnaire to help patients report symptoms and assist healthcare providers in assessing the severity of symptoms, and in monitoring and adjusting treatment accordingly. CREDIT: REGENSTRIEF INSTITUTE INDIANAPOLIS — Researchers from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana...
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Excess fatty tissue accumulated in the neck increases the chances of suffering heart problems, according to a new study
by University of Granada Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Researchers from the University of Granada warn that an accumulation of fatty tissue in the neck (both the double chin and the deeper deposits, located between muscles and around the cervical vertebrae) is a predictor of central and overall adiposity, cardiometabolic risk, and a pro-inflammatory profile in sedentary...