New research suggests that a particular type of carbohydrate plays an important role in regulating the blood pressure in the
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Improved PCOS symptoms correlate with gut bacterial composition
Symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) improved with exposure to healthy bacteria in the gut, according to a study in
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Circulating tumor cell count could help choose treatment for metastatic breast cancer patients
Circulating tumor-cell (CTC) count could be used to choose hormone therapy or chemotherapy as frontline treatment for patients with estrogen
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Cardio exercise and strength training affect hormones differently
Every day a lot of people cycle to and from work or visit the gym to lift heavy weights. Regardless
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Insulin resistance under-diagnosed in non-diabetics with Parkinson’s disease
Almost two-thirds of non-diabetic patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) may be insulin resistant, despite having normal blood sugar, report scientists
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Muscle ‘switch’ may control the benefits of exercise: Scientists identify a biological pathway that boosts our ability to build aerobic capacity or muscle
Some people respond well to both aerobic exercise and strength training, while others don’t. And some of us respond well
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Gene therapy shown to cure type 2 diabetes and obesity in mice, researchers report
A research team from the UAB led by Professor Fatima Bosch has managed to cure obesity and type 2 diabetes
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Living the high life: How altitude influences bone growth
High altitude is a particularly challenging environment — the terrain is physically challenging and the land has a relatively poor
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Decades of type 1 diabetes linked to mild drop in cognition: Minor loss of memory correlates with cardiovascular disease — emphasizing the importance of healthy habits
People who live with type 1 diabetes for very long duration show signs of mild decreases in cognitive abilities, primarily
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Hormone therapy may lead to improved cognitive function: New study demonstrates cognitive benefits of transdermal estradiol in combination with an oral progesterone for postmenopausal women
Hormones affect just about everything that goes on in a woman’s body, from reproductive function and sexual libido to weight
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