Sex hormones dictate how skin stem cells renew themselves
For a long time, differences between females and males were mainly associated with the reproductive organs. Yet organs…
Could the Mediterranean diet protect the brain through the gut?
From microbial metabolites to inflammation and the blood-brain barrier, researchers trace how Mediterranean eating could influence neurodegeneration, while…
Virtual reality and music may help lower blood pressure during emergencies
A virtual reality landscape of a flowing river and trees, accompanied by classical music, can help to reduce…
New spin-out launches technology to revolutionize hormone disorder diagnosis
The University of Birmingham and Imperial College London have announced the launch of Intelligent Mass Spec Solutions Ltd…
Prenatal paracetamol exposure linked to smaller ovaries in daughters
Researchers in Denmark have found that girls whose mothers took paracetamol during pregnancy had smaller ovaries, fewer ovarian…
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…
Glittery poo unlocks fertility clues in rhinos at Monarto Safari Park
South Australian zookeepers at looking for sparkles in the unlikeliest of places — “big nuggets” of rhinoceros poo.…
Men’s Testosterone Levels Have Fallen by Half in 50 Years and Scientists Are Worried
Image credits: Julien Tromeur. Something keeps happening to men’s hormones. Across nearly 50 years and five countries, testosterone…
Trial offers hope for babies with fetal kidney failure
Women diagnosed early in pregnancy with a fetus lacking adequate kidney function to make the urine that serves…
Some statins may increase erectile dysfunction risk
Could the type of statin matter for men’s sexual health? A Mendelian randomization study suggests lipophilic statins may…
Imaging scans detect prostate cancer progression despite stable PSA levels
Patients with advanced prostate cancer may need periodic imaging scans to catch tumor growth even with stable levels…
Why Can’t I Eat as Much as I Used to?
Q: When I was younger, I had a large, healthy appetite. Now that I’m in my 60s, I…