Health news
Health news top Health news

   Login  |  Register    
Health News Make AMN Your Home PageDiscussion BoardsAdvanced Search ToolMedical RSS/XML News FeedHealth news
You are here : Health.am > Health Centers > Endocrinology

Endocrinology

Thyroid Hormone Analogue for Treating High Cholesterol

EndocrinologyMar 11 10

An experimental thyroid drug reduces cholesterol without the troublesome side effects experienced by some people on statins, according to a study published today in… Thyroid Hormone Analogue for Treating High Cholesterol   

“Love” hormone may help autism symptoms - study

Endocrinology • • Psychiatry / PsychologyFeb 16 10

A hormone thought to encourage bonding between mothers and their babies may foster social behavior in some adults with autism, French researchers said on… “Love” hormone may help autism symptoms - study   

Study links estrogen hormone therapy to asthma

Asthma • • Endocrinology • • MenopauseFeb 09 10

Estrogen-only hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may increase the risk of developing asthma after the menopause, scientists said on Monday.

The findings, from… Study links estrogen hormone therapy to asthma   

Growth hormone therapy more common in boys

Children's Health • • EndocrinologyFeb 03 10

Boys who are short due to underlying health problems are more likely than their female counterparts to be treated with growth hormone—but the… Growth hormone therapy more common in boys   

Intensive Insulin Therapy for Septic Shock Patients Does Not Show Survival Benefit

Endocrinology • • Infections • • SurgeryJan 27 10

Treating adults with septic shock with intensive insulin therapy to counter elevated blood glucose levels associated with corticosteroid therapy did not result in a… Intensive Insulin Therapy for Septic Shock Patients Does Not Show Survival Benefit   

Hormone replacement therapy tied to mental benefits

Endocrinology • • Neurology • • Psychiatry / PsychologyDec 06 09

Older women who use certain forms of hormone replacement therapy seem to perform better on tests of memory and mental speed than other women… Hormone replacement therapy tied to mental benefits   

HRT given to protect heart, despite lack of proof

Endocrinology • • HeartNov 27 09

Women with the highest heart disease risk were the most likely to quit taking hormone therapy after it was shown to offer no protection… HRT given to protect heart, despite lack of proof   

Eating Quickly Is Associated with Overeating

Dieting • • EndocrinologyNov 04 09

According to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM), eating a meal quickly, as… Eating Quickly Is Associated with Overeating   

Treatment of Hyperthyroidism: New Practice Guidelines

EndocrinologySep 23 09

When the American Thyroid Association holds it 80th Annual Meeting September 23-27, 2009 at The Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida, Rebecca S. Bahn,… Treatment of Hyperthyroidism: New Practice Guidelines   

Who’s at High-Risk for Thyroid Disease? Should They be Screened?

EndocrinologySep 23 09

When the American Thyroid Association (ATA) holds its 80th Annual Meeting September 23-27, 2009 at The Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida, Anne… Who’s at High-Risk for Thyroid Disease? Should They be Screened?   

Thyroid Nodules in Children Pose Greater Risk of Malignancy

Cancer • • EndocrinologySep 23 09

When the American Thyroid Association (ATA) holds its 80th Annual Meeting September 23-27, 2009 at The Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida, Andrew Bauer,… Thyroid Nodules in Children Pose Greater Risk of Malignancy   

New Genetic Link Between Cardiac Arrhythmias and Thyroid Dysfunction Identified

Endocrinology • • HeartSep 21 09

Genes previously known to be essential to the coordinated, rhythmic electrical activity of cardiac muscle—a healthy heartbeat—have now also been found to play a… New Genetic Link Between Cardiac Arrhythmias and Thyroid Dysfunction Identified   

Sex Hormones Associated with Broken Bones in Older Men

EndocrinologyAug 03 09

Low levels of estradiol or high levels of sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) are associated with an increased risk of osteoporotic fracture in… Sex Hormones Associated with Broken Bones in Older Men   

Hormonal Therapies Offer Effective Solutions for Many Adult Women with Acne

Allergies • • EndocrinologyJul 29 09

Although acne traditionally has been considered a disease of teenagers, it is also extremely common in adult women. Studies show that acne affects… Hormonal Therapies Offer Effective Solutions for Many Adult Women with Acne   

Hormones may tie caffeine to cancer risk

Cancer: Breast • • Endocrinology • • Food & NutritionJul 08 09

Coffee and general caffeine intake may affect a woman’s levels of estrogen and other sex hormones, a new study suggests—offering a potential explanation… Hormones may tie caffeine to cancer risk   

Low thyroid? Maybe you’re an ‘elephant’

EndocrinologyJun 15 09

Low thyroid activity, one of the most treated conditions in the United States, may actually be a sign of longevity, researchers reported on Friday.… Low thyroid? Maybe you’re an ‘elephant’   

Symptoms of Depression in Obese Children Linked to Elevated Cortisol

Children's Health • • Depression • • Endocrinology • • ObesityJun 12 09

A new study connects abnormalities of the “stress” hormone cortisol with symptoms of depression in obese children, and confirms that obesity and depression often… Symptoms of Depression in Obese Children Linked to Elevated Cortisol   

Testosterone Replacement for Men with Low Testosterone Improves Liver Function, Metabolic Syndrome

Diabetes • • Endocrinology • • HeartJun 12 09

In middle-aged and older men with low testosterone levels, long-term testosterone replacement therapy greatly improves their fatty liver disease and their risk factors… Testosterone Replacement for Men with Low Testosterone Improves Liver Function, Metabolic Syndrome   

Hormone Therapy Plus Physical Activity Reduce Belly Fat, Body Fat Percentage after Menopause

Endocrinology • • Fat, Dietary • • MenopauseJun 10 09

Older women who take hormone therapy to relieve menopausal symptoms may get the added benefit of reduced body fat if they are physically active,… Hormone Therapy Plus Physical Activity Reduce Belly Fat, Body Fat Percentage after Menopause   

Bone-building exercise benefits may not last

EndocrinologyDec 26 08

Athletic young men may lose the extra bone mineral density (BMD) they’ve accumulated if they reduce their physical activity levels as they grow older,… Bone-building exercise benefits may not last   

Food can affect a cell in the same way hormones do

Endocrinology • • Food & NutritionDec 08 08

VIB researchers connected to the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven have discovered an important new mechanism with which cells can detect nutrients. This happens in the… Food can affect a cell in the same way hormones do   

Pediatric Obesity May Alter Thyroid Function and Structure

Children's Health • • Endocrinology • • ObesityDec 03 08

In addition to its strong associations with hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes, pediatric obesity may induce alterations in thyroid function and structure, according to… Pediatric Obesity May Alter Thyroid Function and Structure   

Growth Hormone Not Beneficial for ALS

EndocrinologyNov 24 08

A growth hormone that had shown some promise for treating people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) showed no benefit in a new study published… Growth Hormone Not Beneficial for ALS   

Estrogen, Testosterone May Affect Atherosclerosis

Brain • • Endocrinology • • NeurologyNov 12 08

Naturally produced sex hormones may influence the risk and progression of atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, Johns Hopkins researchers report in a recent… Estrogen, Testosterone May Affect Atherosclerosis   

Hormone Shows Promise in Reversing Alzheimer’s and Stroke

Endocrinology • • Neurology • • StrokeNov 12 08

Saint Louis University researchers have identified a novel way of getting a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease and stroke into the brain where it… Hormone Shows Promise in Reversing Alzheimer’s and Stroke   

Page 1 of 3 pages  1 2 3 >
   [advanced search]   
What health info have you recently searched for online?
Disease or condition
Exercise or fitness
Diet, nutrition or vitamins
None of the above


16th ISHEID Congress - March 24, 2010 - March 26, 2010 in France


Health Centers







Diabetes

















Health news
  


Health Encyclopedia

Diseases & Conditions

Drugs & Medications

Health Tools

Health Tools



   Health newsletter

  





   Medical Links



   RSS/XML News Feed



   Feedback


Add to Yahoo RSS News Feed



Google Reader




Syndicate


This website is accredited by Health On the Net Foundation. Click to verify. We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information:
Verify here.




Migraines and Headaches -Treatment & Care

hit counter