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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.
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.
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.
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.
Researchers discovered how a natural hormone melts away obesity in mice by turbocharging metabolism, not reducing hunger. This breakthrough could lead to weight loss treatments without the downsides of current drugs.
Men with early-stage metastatic prostate cancer can now postpone harsh hormone therapy for nearly two years thanks to a breakthrough radiation treatment. The therapy works from inside the body and causes few side effects while preserving quality of life.
A groundbreaking drug designed to treat endometriosis without hormones or surgery just got FDA approval to begin human trials. For 190 million women worldwide living with this painful, overlooked condition, it's a ray of hope after decades of limited options.
Men with spreading prostate cancer can now postpone harsh hormone therapy for over two years thanks to a targeted radiation treatment that leaves healthy tissue untouched. A quarter of patients showed no tumors after treatment.
Scientists at Yale discovered that obesity triggers pancreatic cells to produce a hormone that drives cancer development, opening the door to early detection through simple blood tests. The breakthrough challenges decades of scientific assumptions about how obesity leads to one of the deadliest cancers.
Scientists discovered that a common bone hormone can ease chronic back pain by stopping pain-sensing nerves from growing into damaged spine areas. The breakthrough could lead to treatments that target the root cause of pain, not just symptoms.
A newly approved medication treats high blood pressure in a groundbreaking way, offering hope to 700 million Americans struggling to control hypertension. The drug directly blocks a hormone that raises blood pressure, something no other U.S. medication can do.
Groundbreaking research reveals that becoming a father triggers powerful hormonal and brain changes in men, preparing them biologically for nurturing care. The more involved dads become, the deeper these transformations run.
New research reveals that men undergo profound biological transformations when they become fathers, including hormonal shifts and brain rewiring that mirror changes in mothers. The more involved a dad is with his baby, the deeper these changes become.
Scientists discovered that a common osteoporosis drug might eliminate chronic back pain by blocking pain nerves from growing into damaged spine tissue. The breakthrough could transform treatment for millions who suffer daily.
Scientists at UC Berkeley have mapped the exact brain circuits that release growth hormone during deep sleep, revealing how rest directly rebuilds your body and sharpens your mind. This breakthrough could lead to new treatments for sleep disorders, diabetes, and brain diseases.
A common hormonal disorder affecting millions of women just got a name that finally tells the whole story. The change from PCOS to PMOS could help patients get better care and reduce years of confusion.
A breakthrough study from Sweden shows that giving extremely premature babies early hydrocortisone treatment dramatically increases their chances of surviving without lifelong lung disease. The simple, safe treatment could help thousands of the tiniest patients worldwide.
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.
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