Wednesday, 1 May 2019

'Social' Hormone-Based Therapy May Aid in Autism

Two new studies focused on vasopressin, a hormone that has been implicated in the brain's ability to manage social behavior. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2GXUC...

'Microbiome' May Be Key to Autism Symptoms

The gut-brain axis is a link that's getting more attention, said the study’s lead author, Ruth Ann Luna, an assistant professor at Baylor College of Medicine. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2V8RV...

1st Gene Linked to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Through genetics, scientists are starting to understand polycystic ovary syndrome and may have specific therapies in the not-so-distant future. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2DHk3...

Alzheimer’s Diagnosis Breakthrough Hopeful, Expensive

A new study of more than 11,000 patients published in The Journal of the American Medical Association in April finds for the first time that technology can detect biological evidence of brain changes clearly linked to Alzheimer’s. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2WhMs...

Same Moisturizer Costs More for Women Than For Men

The study looked at labels like sun protection or anti-aging properties, for sensitive skin, or hypoallergenic, and the only difference between women's amd men's versions was price. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2WjFR...