A recent study found that patients on liraglutide achieved at least 5% weight loss, showing improvements in health markers, blood sugar control, and blood pressure. The results suggest liraglutide as a treatment option for obesity with significant health benefits.
A new analysis of a large national database found that breast cancer survivors have an increased risk of developing thyroid cancer, especially within five years of their diagnosis. Women who received radiation therapy for breast cancer were more likely to develop aggressive thyroid cancer, but with smaller tumors and fewer treatments.
A new study of adult daughters found that women whose parents smoked during pregnancy had an increased risk of developing diabetes mellitus. Prenatal environmental tobacco smoke exposure appears to be a modifiable risk factor for diabetes in offspring.
A new study from Australia found that decreased sexual activity and desire in older men may be a cause, not an effect, of low circulating testosterone levels. Over two years, men with declining serum testosterone were more likely to experience a significant decrease in their sexual activity.
A new testosterone nasal gel has been shown to effectively raise men's low testosterone levels to normal, with minimal side effects. The medication was found to be most effective when administered three times a day, resulting in improved erectile function and mood.
A study by Harvard Medical School found that higher testosterone levels and lower estrogen levels in men worsen cardiovascular risk factors such as insulin resistance and muscle fat. This discovery may help explain why men have a higher risk of heart disease compared to premenopausal women.
A new experimental drug, GC-1, has been found to convert 'bad' white fat into 'good' brown-like fat, leading to weight loss and improved insulin sensitivity in mice. Researchers believe this conversion may help treat obesity and metabolic disease.
A study from Thailand finds that 56% of pregnant women with diet-controlled gestational diabetes have obstructive sleep apnea. The severity of sleep disordered breathing is associated with higher blood glucose levels and greater daytime sleepiness, highlighting the importance of OSA diagnosis in this population.
A new study by Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego confirms the high prevalence of mental health problems among transgender youth. Treatment with puberty blockers and cross-gender hormones improves depression, anxiety, and self-cutting behaviors in most patients.