A recent survey of over 4,400 U.S. women aged 30 and older found that more than half of women aged 30–35 and nearly two-thirds of those aged 36–40 reported moderate to severe perimenopausal symptoms. Despite...
Read MoreWhen the body is under stress, it shifts into a different, less optimal metabolic state involving an increase of lactate, stress hormones, ammonia, free fatty acids, fat synthesis, and a decrease in protective carbon dioxide....
Read MoreCarrageenan is a compound extracted from red seaweed consisting of a mixture of polysaccharides. It’s widely used in the food industry and can be found in products like plant-based milks, deli meats, yogurt, and ice...
Read MoreA common misconception when it comes to hormone replacement therapy, (HRT) is that progestins are the same as progesterone. Progestins used interchangeably with progesterone even in medical articles. But synthetic progestins are very different from...
Read MoreOrange juice is often demonized for being high in sugar, but it’s far more than that. A humble glass of orange juice is an incredible source of cancer-fighting nutrients, especially certain unique polyphenols. Naringenin and...
Read MoreColorectal cancer rates drop as altitude climbs. Men living above 1,000 meters have dramatically lower rates, nearly half, compared to those below 251 meters. In 2021, researchers analyzed over 10 years of data across different...
Read MoreProgesterone receptor–positive (PR+) breast cancer refers to tumors that express receptors for progesterone. These receptors act like molecular switches. When the hormone binds, it can influence the cell’s behavior, including metabolism, growth, and gene expression. ...
Read MoreUnfortunately glioblastoma, the most aggressive form of brain cancer, is becoming increasingly common. In the U.S., it accounts for nearly 50% of all malignant brain tumors, and its incidence has been rising by about 1.4%...
Read MoreIn 2023, researchers from Fox Chase Cancer Center found thyroid hormone triiodothyronine (T3), commonly used to treat hypothyroidism, can induce differentiation in medulloblastoma cells, the most common malignant brain tumor in children. Medulloblastoma typically develops...
Read MoreAn important part of cancer treatment is reducing the tumor burden, or the total mass of cancerous tissue in the body. Tumors actively produce byproducts like lactate, cortisol, and estrogen, which contribute to inflammation, stress,...
Read MoreProgesterone is present in the body at 100 to 300 times the concentration of estrogen Estrogen often takes center stage, especially in menopause care. Many women are told they can’t take estrogen without also taking...
Read MoreWhat does PR+ cancer mean? PR+ means the cancer cells produce progesterone receptor proteins, which are designed to bind to progesterone. PR+ status is usually found alongside ER+ (estrogen receptor positive) status in many hormone...
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