News tagged with endocrine disorders

Many with low thyroid missed because labs may be wrong

Millions of Americans - mostly women - could find the key to more energy, easier weight control, sharper thinking, less depression, less infertility, lower blood pressure and lower incidence of heart disease. It all ...

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created May 13, 2011 | popularity 2.5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Consider Metabolic Complications With PCOS

(PhysOrg.com) -- Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders in women of child-bearing age and is often discovered when women seek medical attention for reproductive difficulties or infertility. ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Feb 19, 2010 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Environmental chemicals found in breast milk and high incidence of testicular cancer

A comparison of breast milk samples from Denmark and Finland revealed a significant difference in environmental chemicals which have previously been implicated in testicular cancer or in adversely affecting development of ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Sep 24, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

For women with PCOS, acupuncture and exercise may bring relief, reduce risks

Exercise and electro-acupuncture treatments can reduce sympathetic nerve activity in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), according to a new study. The finding is important because women with PCOS often have elevated ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Jun 29, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Regular sprints boost metabolism

A regular high-intensity, three-minute workout has a significant effect on the body’s ability to process sugars. Research published in the open access journal BMC Endocrine Disorders shows that a brief but intense exerci ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Jan 28, 2009 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (9) | comments 6