Researchers developed a decision-tree tool to screen women with gestational diabetes for obstructive sleep apnea. The study found that neck circumference was significantly larger in the OSA group, and having a neck circumference greater than 35.5 cm was associated with higher risk for sleep apnea.
A study found that prolonged sleep disturbance can lead to reduced bone formation and increased osteoporosis risk. After three weeks of cumulative sleep restriction, healthy men had lower levels of a bone formation marker, indicating a potential bone loss window.
UTHealth researchers found that flavored e-cigarettes and marketing are increasing e-cigarette use among youth and young adults. The study also revealed that taste plays a significant role in tobacco products and that advertising can influence e-cigarette uptake among youth.
Researchers have developed selective androgen receptor degraders (SARDs) that can degrade all forms of the androgen receptor, potentially providing advanced treatment options for men with castration-resistant prostate cancer. These molecules inhibit the growth of aggressive prostate cancers that are unresponsive to other treatments.
Exposure to BPS multiplies breast cancer cells, exhibiting estrogen-mimicking behavior, and may cause breast cancer to become more aggressive. The study confirms BPS as a potent endocrine disruptor.
Research suggests that exposure to common pesticides like pyrethroids may cause boys to reach sexual maturity earlier. A study of Chinese boys found a strong association between increased levels of the pesticide metabolite 3-PBA and accelerated puberty, including higher levels of testosterone.
A study of people with type 2 diabetes found that those with a later sleep-wake time preference reported more depression symptoms, regardless of sleep quality. The findings support an association between circadian regulation and psychological functioning in patients with type 2 diabetes.