A new study by The Endocrine Society found that a combination of diet-induced weight loss and frequent exercise almost doubled the improvement in insulin sensitivity compared to dieting alone. This suggests a distinct complementary effect of exercise on diet-induced weight loss, according to the study.
A study found that children conceived with fertility drugs were slightly shorter than their naturally conceived peers, but remained within the normal height range for their age and sex. The researchers also noted no significant differences in general physical health between the two groups.
A new study found that persistent and late-onset menopausal symptoms are associated with increased blood pressure, white blood cell count, glucose, and insulin levels, which are risk markers for heart disease and stroke.
A new study found that long-term testosterone treatment resulted in significant weight loss, with an average of 36 pounds lost over two years. Men also experienced a reduction in waist size, shedding nearly 3.5 inches around their midsection.
A new study finds that patients with hyperthyroidism are at a greater risk of hospitalization for heart and blood-vessel disease, even years after successful thyroid surgery. The risk is largely due to the disease itself, rather than treatment, and persists for up to two decades.
A new study found that declining testosterone levels in men are more likely caused by smoking behavior, obesity, and depression than aging. The study of over 1,500 men aged 35-80 showed that testosterone levels decreased less than 1% each year.
A large-scale study found that low DHEA-S levels are independently associated with a greater risk of cardiovascular-disease events. The results indicate that low DHEA-S may be protective or serve as a marker for poor general health, highlighting the need for further research to understand underlying mechanisms and potential benefits.
A new study presents promising results for an investigational parathyroid hormone replacement in treating hypoparathyroidism, a rare disorder marked by low calcium and high phosphate levels. The treatment effectively regulated calcium levels and reduced the need for additional vitamin D in over half of patients.
A new study found that even mild thyroid dysfunction during early pregnancy significantly increases the risk of serious complications, including miscarriage, stillbirth, and low birth weight. The study recommends universal screening for all pregnant women in the first trimester to prevent these complications.
A recent study has found that exposure to the fungicide tolylfluanid can induce insulin resistance in fat cells, providing new evidence of the link between environmental pollutants and diabetes. This discovery raises concerns about the potential health risks of using this chemical on farm crops.