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February 2025 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” PCOS involves hormonal imbalance, cysts, and ovulation issues, affecting health and increasing disease risks.
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February 2019 in “Environment international” Higher early lead exposure is linked to delayed puberty in girls.
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April 2013 in “PLOS ONE” TNFα, IFNγ, and Substance P significantly affect prolactin levels in human skin, suggesting new treatments for skin and hair conditions.
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January 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Psoriasis involves immune and genetic factors, and understanding these can improve treatments.
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Ganoderma lucidum extract may help treat stress-related hair loss.
April 2023 in “Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine” The document concludes that inflammation markers can be used in diabetes, vitamin D3 affects immune pathways, hyperthyroidism changes hormone levels, androgen levels help diagnose Adrenocortical Carcinoma, erectile dysfunction is linked to diabetes, hypogonadism is common in HIV-infected males, and hormones can be biomarkers for various conditions.
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