Hormones In The News
Can Hormone Therapy or the Pill Prevent Brain Aneurysms?
May 2011 - Cerebral aneurysms are more common in women than men and experts now believe that this is due in part to lower levels of female hormones, such as estrogen and progesterone, after menopause. What's more, brain aneurysms are more common after the age of 40 - the median age for women entering menopause.
Children of Bipolar Parents Have Highly Reactive Stress Hormone
May 2011 - Could the mental health of your parents affect how you respond to stress? According to a study published in the journal Psychological Medicine, it could. This study, led by researchers from Concordia University, compared the stress response in children of bipolar parents to that in children whose parents did not have the disorder.
Hormone Is Said to Cut Risk of Premature Birth
May 2011 - According to the NY Times, premature birth is the most the common cause of death among newborns. It's estimated that 12.9 million babies are born prematurely each year. Approximately one-third of all premature births in the U.S. are induced by doctors through Caesarean section (C-section). However the remaining two-thirds of these births are spontaneous and in most cases occur in women with a short cervix.
Thyroid Drug Linked to Fracture Risk in Elderly
May 2011 - Elderly people using medications to treat underactive thyroid may be putting their bone health at risk, according to a review of research gathered by scientists at Toronto's Women's College Research Institute. This review revealed that, among people aged 70 or older, those who took the drug levothyroxine (used to treat hypothyroidism) at the highest dosages had a 3.5-fold greater risk of bone fractures than those who took the lowest dosages.
The Hormone Debate: Regular Milk or Organic?
May 2011 - There's a big debate going on as to whether or not regular, non-organic milk is bad for you. Most dairy farmers treat their milk cows with hormones, notably recombinant bovine somatotropin hormone (rBST), to yield more milk production. The problem is that chemicals such as rBST have been linked to an increase in cases of precocious puberty - or the early onset of puberty in young children.
Early menopause 'on the increase'
April 2011 - Many people have noted an increase in women undergoing early menopause - or menopause before age 40 - in recent years. A review published in The Obstetrician & Gynecologist confirms this phenomenon and reveals why it's happening. This review of previously published studies links in increase of early menopause with improved survival rates of childhood cancers. According to the review, 8% of all women who overcome cancer...
Facebook Triggers Same Hormone As Cuddling
April 2011 - Scientists recently made a hormonal breakthrough in the growing world of social media. Studies revealed that when users engage with one another on Facebook, levels of oxytocin increase. Oxytocin is a chemical that has been dubbed the "cuddle hormone" because of its role in the mediation of emotional experiences - especially those associated with intimate relationships.
Low Testosterone Increases Risk of Death in Some Men
April 2011 - British Researchers at the University of Sheffield say that low levels of the male hormone testosterone could significantly increase the risk of premature death in men with type 2 diabetes. Their findings were presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Endocrinology and have prompted several follow-up studies. Researchers examined 587 men who have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.Their findings were presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Endocrinology and have prompted several follow-up studies.
Elderly Sleep Problems May Be Tied to Hormones
April 2011 - Ever notice that older people tend to go to bed and wake up earlier? According to researchers from the University of Zurich, Switzerland, hormones are to blame for these sleep problems. Sleep patterns are governed by the body's circadian cycles and that rhythm is present in every cell in our bodies. In a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers examined the circadian clocks in skin cells from both elderly and young donors.
Estrogen Lowers Breast Cancer, Heart Attack Risk in Some Women
April 2011 - Many women experiencing symptoms of menopause or perimenopause wonder if hormone replacement therapy is right for them. There's a great deal of confusion surrounding the risks and benefits of hormone therapy. Ever since the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) studies in the early 90's, women have been told to stay away from hormone therapy because it can increase their risk of breast cancer and heart disease.
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