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Scientists discovered a naturally occurring hormone that triggers weight loss by speeding up metabolism instead of reducing appetite. Early studies show the hormone FGF21 works differently than popular GLP-1 drugs, offering new hope for obesity treatment.
Researchers are developing better ways to identify developmental language disorder in multilingual children, a condition that affects 8% of kids worldwide but often goes undetected. New assessment tools can now distinguish between normal language learning and a disorder that needs treatment.
Children with rare genetic growth disorders grew twice as fast after starting a groundbreaking treatment, offering hope where few options existed before. The therapy worked especially well for kids whose condition directly matched the drug's target.
Princeton now offers specialized eating disorder care through a new collaboration that brings together expert teams. The program provides intensive support for people who need more than weekly appointments but don't require hospital stays.
A Queensland couple who helped their own daughters survive eating disorders just opened Australia's first recovery village with eight tiny homes for people transitioning back to everyday life. The village will support 60 families each year, filling a critical gap between hospital care and going home.
A video game designer turned her teenage struggle with calorie counting into a healing tool for others. "Consume Me" uses gentle gameplay to show how eating disorders quietly affect daily life.
Scientists discovered a specific brain region causing bipolar disorder symptoms, opening the door to better treatments for millions who struggle with current medications. This breakthrough could transform how we diagnose and treat a condition affecting 1 in 100 people worldwide.
Postmenopausal women combining hormone therapy with a popular weight loss drug lost 35% more weight than those taking the medication alone. The finding could transform how millions of women manage weight gain after menopause.
Researchers in Melbourne have successfully tested a breakthrough treatment for ARFID, a complex eating disorder affecting up to 2% of young people. The therapy combines family support with emotional coping skills to help teens overcome severe food avoidance.
Men with high-risk prostate cancer now have a promising third treatment option that combines surgery with dual hormone therapy. A major clinical trial shows this approach works better than current surgical treatments, offering new hope to thousands of patients.
Men with high-risk prostate cancer now have a promising third treatment option that could save more lives. A major clinical trial shows combining hormone therapy with surgery significantly improves outcomes for patients who prefer surgery over radiation.
A Shanghai hospital has unlocked the mystery behind a devastating facial condition and created the first targeted treatment, bringing hope to patients worldwide. The breakthrough includes the world's first patient database for the rare disorder.
Mrs. Sassy Curls went from living independently to relearning basic tasks overnight after a Functional Neurological Disorder diagnosis. She now shares her journey to help others with invisible illnesses feel less alone.
A Raleigh woman who battled an eating disorder for decades has written a memoir offering hope to others still struggling. Johanna Scoglio's book uses letters to explore what her illness took and how she found strength in the journey itself.
Patients with essential thrombocythemia finally have a new treatment option after nearly three decades. Taiwan just approved BESREMi, a therapy that could help thousands manage this rare blood disorder more effectively.
A decades-old medication is giving hope to children with Bachmann-Bupp syndrome, a genetic disorder affecting only 20 people worldwide. Early treatments show the drug may ease severe symptoms by targeting the root cause.
England World Cup winner Ellie Kildunne is sharing her journey through body dysmorphia and disordered eating to help others struggling in silence. Her story proves that even champions face invisible battles, and speaking up is the first step toward healing.
After nearly a century of confusion, a common hormone disorder affecting 170 million people finally has an accurate name. The global medical community just replaced "polycystic ovary syndrome" with a term that reflects what the condition actually does to the body.
Scientists developed a light-activated patch that delivers fertility hormones through tiny, painless needles, potentially replacing two weeks of daily shots for IVF patients. Early tests in rats show the technology works without releasing foreign materials into the body.
Scientists discovered how a naturally occurring hormone called FGF21 reverses obesity in mice by speeding up metabolism instead of suppressing hunger. The breakthrough could lead to new treatments for weight loss and liver disease with fewer side effects.
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