Research finds that low vitamin D levels are associated with an increased risk of developing long COVID syndrome in patients who have previously contracted COVID-19. The study suggests that individuals with low vitamin D levels should have their levels checked after recovering from COVID-19.
Researchers have demonstrated a clinically relevant oxytocin deficiency in patients with vasopressin deficiency, which could lead to new therapeutic approaches for conditions like autism.
Research reveals both metabolically healthy and unhealthy obesity types linked to increased risk of various obesity-related cancers, with stronger association in metabolically unhealthy obesity. Metabolically unhealthy women face higher risks for endometrial, liver, and kidney cancers.
High levels of cortisol during the third trimester of pregnancy have been linked to improved speech and language skills in young children. Research found that boys exposed to high cortisol had better word-saying abilities, while girls showed enhanced understanding skills.