US Rep. Gaetz’s diagnosis of what’s driving insulin costs misses the root cause
At the end of March, after the House passed a bill that would cap the cost of insulin at $35 per month for insured consumers,...
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CryoEM reveals never-before-seen details of the human androgen receptor
Scientists at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) have glimpsed never-before-seen details of the human androgen receptor -; the protein inside of cells that responds...
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Scientists precisely define the ‘identity card’ of pancreatic endocrine cells
The pancreas is a key metabolic regulator. When pancreatic beta cells cease producing enough insulin, blood sugar levels rise dangerously — a phenomenon known as...
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Healthcare disparities are exacerbated among rural, transgender populations, study shows
It’s already well-documented that West Virginians in rural pockets of the state face limitations to accessible and quality healthcare. For members of the transgender and...
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Researchers make progress to develop a drug for treating metabolic syndrome
Metabolic syndrome increases a person’s risk for diabetes, heart disease, and stroke, and includes conditions such as obesity, high blood pressure and high blood sugar....
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Oestrogen may be linked to a woman’s risk of developing dementia
Dementia rates have been increasing at an alarming rate around the world. In fact, some researchers have reported a higher incidence of dementia in women...
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Researchers discover new mechanisms for bone loss in gum disease
Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology researchers reported on a new discovery regarding the mechanisms for bone loss in gum disease (periodontitis). They found that...
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Modified version of hormone kisspeptin can be used to treat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
A hormone that triggers puberty and controls fertility in humans might be developed as a treatment for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, according to new Rutgers...
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Life events that influence estrogen levels may be linked to woman’s dementia risk in later life
Life events that influence levels of the female hormone estrogen may be linked to a woman’s risk of developing dementia in later life, according to...
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Improving our understanding of a severe pregnancy sickness (Hyperemesis Gravidarum)
In this interview, News-Medical talks to Dr. Marlena Fejzo about a breakthrough in the understanding of hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), a severe pregnancy sickness, and how...
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Improving our understanding of a severe pregnancy sickness (Hyperemesis Gravidarum)
In this interview, News-Medical talks to Dr. Marlena Fejzo about a breakthrough in the understanding of hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), a severe pregnancy sickness, and how...
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Natural compound found in cardamom shows promise for treating triple-negative breast cancer
Cardamonin -; a natural compound found in the spice cardamom and other plants -; could have therapeutic potential for triple-negative breast cancer, according to a...