Steroid hormones, BMI and stress influence puberty timing in girls
Higher levels of key steroid hormones-combined with elevated stress and body mass index (BMI)-are associated with earlier onset…
How could bisphenol A raise depression risk? Study identifies six key molecular targets
Researchers combined genetic epidemiology, transcriptomics, molecular docking, and mouse experiments to show how a common endocrine-disrupting chemical may…
Heart health linked to higher fracture risk in postmenopausal women
Postmenopausal women face a high risk of bone fractures. Due to declines in estrogen levels, which can lead…
Menopause may raise women’s Alzheimer risk earlier than doctors once thought
A new review suggests the menopause transition may mark a critical window for Alzheimer’s prevention in women, shifting…
Early menopause linked to higher lifetime heart disease risk
Women who enter natural menopause before age 40 face about a 40% higher lifetime risk of developing coronary…
Vaginal estrogen therapy is safe for young endometrial cancer survivors, study finds
Despite the increased incidence of endometrial cancer in younger women, there is limited research regarding the safety of…
Hormone fluctuations influence perceived effort during intense workouts
Female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone fluctuate monthly across the menstrual cycle, affecting moods and energy levels. New…
Does motherhood influence brain aging? New research suggests a positive cognitive association
New longitudinal evidence suggests reproductive history may shape women’s cognitive aging, offering insights into possible protective pathways while…
Immune system dysfunction may fuel progressive heart failure after heart attacks
When the heart’s muscle is weakened or injured due to a heart attack, it can make it hard…
Multi-fluid microRNA signals as markers of endometriosis
By analyzing microRNAs in blood, saliva, and vaginal mucus, researchers uncover fluid-specific molecular patterns that could inform future…
Study reveals a therapeutic vulnerability in aggressive subtype of triple-negative breast cancer
Dec 26 2025 A new study published today in Science Translational Medicine by researchers at The University of…
Study explores how elevated growth hormone levels contribute to liver aging
A new research paper was published in Volume 17, Issue 10 of Aging-US on October 3, 2025, titled “Growth hormone excess…