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June 2014 in “PLOS ONE” Finasteride, a hair loss drug, may cause long-term sexual side effects due to changes in hormone receptor levels.
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November 2017 in “Biotechnology Letters” Researchers found four natural compounds that can change DHT levels in prostate cancer cells.
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March 2024 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” N-oxides are important in medicine for improving drug properties and targeting.
December 2025 in “Experimental Dermatology” Improving blood vessel health and controlling uric acid may help manage alopecia areata.
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February 2013 in “Annals of Clinical Biochemistry” Understanding how DHT works is important for diagnosing and treating hormone-related disorders.
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March 2024 in “Endocrine Reviews” Significant progress was made in understanding androgen excess disorders, but much is still unknown.
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Different types of skin cells and immune cells play a role in healing UV-damaged skin, with chronic UV exposure causing lasting damage to certain skin cells.
Different types of sun exposure can damage skin cells and affect healing, with chronic exposure being more harmful, and certain immune cells help in the repair process.
MFN2 mutations cause mitochondrial problems, leading to more upper body fat and lower leptin levels.
January 2025 in “Conservation Physiology” Bear hair grows 0.10 to 1.05 mm per day, varying by individual and season.
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December 2021 in “Cosmetics” Essential oils in cosmetics offer benefits but require careful formulation for safety and effectiveness.
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September 2017 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” The document concludes that blocking the internal pathways that create androgens might help treat cancers that depend on sex hormones.
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August 2004 in “Human Reproduction Update” Testosterone replacement can help women with low libido and mood, but they need to have enough estrogen first to avoid side effects.
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April 2020 in “Biomolecules” Brassinosteroids may be useful in treating cancer, infections, and other diseases.
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October 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” There might be a specific histone code for cellular quiescence, but more research is needed.
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December 2022 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Treating non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is complex because the benefits of hormone treatment must be weighed against potential health risks.
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September 2021 in “Physiology News” Understanding how different body systems interact can improve how we prevent or treat frailty in aging.
December 2024 in “Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition” Creatine monohydrate is safe and effective for muscle recovery and performance, especially for those with low creatine levels.
March 2024 in “Animal nutrition” Adding both soluble and insoluble fibers, especially beet pulp, to the diet of pregnant sows helps improve their health and the growth of their piglets in hot weather.
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February 2008 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Treat significant hirsutism with medication and hair removal; use birth control pills first, adding antiandrogens if needed.
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October 2020 in “Environmental health perspectives” Five preservatives may disrupt hormone function and need more health and environmental risk assessment.
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