Articles tagged with Hormone Therapy
A University of Washington study links hormone replacement therapy to an increased risk of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) among women. Researchers discovered that post-menopausal women using hormone replacement therapy were over 70% more likely to suffer from TMD, while those taking oral contraceptives also showed a 20% higher risk.
Duke researchers found that aging female rats treated with estrogen had more connections in a brain area associated with memory formation than did similar untreated rats. The study suggests that replacing estrogens may alleviate minor memory losses sometimes associated with aging.
Researchers studying small amphibians have discovered a hormone that can cause brain degeneration, similar to cortisol in humans. The study aims to develop a drug that can block this destructive effect, potentially leading to new treatments for Alzheimer's patients.
A recent study by Johns Hopkins Medicine has identified a genetic mutation that may be associated with an increased risk of osteoporosis. The mutation, found in the calcium-sensing receptor gene, was discovered in people with primary hyperparathyroidism and showed no link to this condition, but may play a role in other bone diseases.
A two-year study on wild baboons found that environmental factors such as social status and seasonal conditions significantly impact reproduction. The research suggests that understanding these natural processes can inform the development of new treatments for human infertility.
A new study by Johns Hopkins Medicine reveals that testosterone replacement therapy may improve visual and spatial skills, as well as verbal fluency and memory in men with low testosterone. The findings suggest a potential role for testosterone in cognitive function and brain function.