New study uncovers bacterial route to testosterone production
Many prostate cancers depend on androgen hormones, including testosterone, to grow. That is why treatments for advanced disease…
Testosterone may help limit brain tumor growth in men
In a new National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded study, scientists at Cleveland Clinic discovered that hormones associated with…
Higher stress and BMI tied to earlier puberty in girls
New research reveals how stress, body weight, and hormone patterns interact to influence when puberty begins, offering fresh…
Postbiotics may help treat PCOS by restoring microbiome balance
A growing body of research suggests that the gut microbiome may influence the hormonal and metabolic disruptions seen…
Taking anticoagulants alongside prostate cancer drugs does not increase bleeding risk
In a study of adults with advanced prostate cancer taking androgen-receptor pathway inhibitors and different types of anticoagulants, investigators found no evidence of an increase in patients’ bleeding or clotting…
Combination therapy may help overcome barrier in early-stage prostate cancer treatment
A multi-institutional study led by Mayo Clinic and published in Cell Reports Medicine reports that pairing a next-generation immunotherapy with standard hormone therapy…
Study shows how ketogenic eating improves hormonal balance in PCOS
A new synthesis of randomized trials reveals that a carefully supervised very low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet can improve weight,…
Age impacts systemic therapy outcomes in metastatic prostate cancer
Many things are evaluated when doctors are putting a treatment plan together for prostate cancer patients. A new…
PTGES3 emerges as key regulator of androgen receptor in prostate cancer
A poorly characterized protein, historically thought to be a chaperone or enzyme, may actually be a key player…
Blocking two enzymes weakens prostate tumors and boosts drug effectiveness
A major international study has uncovered a new vulnerability in prostate cancer cells that could help improve treatment…