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Hormone
A chemical messenger produced in the body, for example testosterone. Hormones can travel through the blood and have an effect elsewhere in the body.
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Robert Geoffrey Edwards, or 'Bob' as his colleagues and friends knew him, is one of the true giants of the 20th century... [Read More] |
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Over 80 genetic regions linked to breast, prostate or ovarian cancer |
| 08 April 2013 - by |
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The largest ever study into cancer genes has identified more than 80 genetic markers for breast, prostate and ovarian cancer.... [Read More] |
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Single gene mutation may be behind type 1 diabetes for minority of patients |
| 11 March 2013 - by |
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Genetic analysis of a family predisposed to type 1 diabetes (T1D) has uncovered the first kind of T1D to be caused by a single gene mutation... [Read More] |
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| 25 February 2013 - by |
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Untested synthetic chemicals found in many household and industrial products could be associated with adverse health outcomes, including low fertility, says a report by the United Nations Environment Programme and the World Health Organisation... [Read More] |
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IVF does not increase risk of breast or womb cancer, says study |
| 25 February 2013 - by |
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IVF treatment is not associated with an increase in breast, cervical or endometrial cancer, according to analysis of thousands of patient medical records. Ovarian cancer risk was also examined but too few people with ovarian cancer were included in the study for a conclusive result to be shown either way... [Read More] |
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Cell ageing slowed by HRT, but only for Alzheimer's risk gene carriers |
| 18 February 2013 - by |
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Hormone replacement therapy, used to treat the symptoms of menopause, may play a role in slowing the ageing process in women who carry a certain gene variant, claim scientists... [Read More] |
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Women with a family history of breast cancer should take preventative drugs, says NICE |
| 21 January 2013 - by |
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Women at high risk of developing breast cancer should be offered preventative drugs, suggests the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence in updated guidelines... [Read More] |
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IVF increases risk of blood clots during pregnancy, say scientists |
| 21 January 2013 - by |
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Women who conceive using IVF are at a higher risk of lethal blood clots during pregnancy compared to women who conceive naturally... [Read More] |
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| 07 January 2013 - by |
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Progress Educational Trust's 2012 annual conference 'Fertility Treatment: A Life-Changing Event?' concluded with a session entitled 'The Age-Old Question: The Impact of Age'... [Read More] |
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Australia: successful pregnancy after 'groundbreaking' ovarian tissue transplant |
| 03 December 2012 - by |
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A former cancer patient has become the first woman in Australia to become pregnant following the pioneering procedure of ovarian tissue transplantation... [Read More] |
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| 26 November 2012 - by |
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Mutations in the genes for aldosterone and cortisol, hormones that regulate the circulatory system, have been identified as risk factors for hypertension, or high blood pressure... [Read More] |
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| 12 November 2012 - by |
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A woman's fertility may be strongly linked to the age her mother was at menopause, according to research... [Read More] |
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Chromosome screening may increase IVF success in older mothers |
| 29 October 2012 - by |
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Using a new IVF technique could considerably increase older women's chances of pregnancy, a small clinical trial presented at a fertility conference suggests... [Read More] |
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Mouse studies suggest fresh approach to fertility preservation |
| 01 October 2012 - by |
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Two proteins that kick-start the destruction of damaged mouse eggs have been discovered by scientists. The findings may go on to have applications in fertility preservation for female cancer patients who receive aggressive treatment... [Read More] |
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| 17 September 2012 - by |
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The first single gene responsible for insulin sensitivity in humans has been discovered by researchers at the University of Oxford. The discovery has implications for understanding of type II diabetes... [Read More] |
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Wealthy couples flock to USA to avoid UK sex selection ban, IVF medic claims |
| 03 September 2012 - by |
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Dr Jeffrey Steinberg, a British IVF specialist who is now director of a pair of private clinics in the USA has claimed that dozens of couples see him every year to select the sex of their babies... [Read More] |
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| 28 August 2012 - by |
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In this documentary of extremes, freelance journalist and documentary producer Storm Theunissen finds out how cash-strapped Britons can make money using their bodies. On one side, you have Storm's outlandish plans to make money by selling urine and earwax for medical testing. On the other, there is an altogether more interesting and insightful look at egg donation in both the UK and USA.... [Read More] |
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| 20 August 2012 - by |
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Scientists may now be one step closer to producing the first non-hormonal, male contraceptive pill after a successful animal study... [Read More] |
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| 30 July 2012 - by |
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Adult stem cells extracted from liposuctioned fat have been used to grow new blood vessels, according to scientists presenting their work at a conference. The researchers hope that one day their technique could be used in vascular surgery... [Read More] |
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IVF drugs may reduce breast cancer risk if fertility treatment unsuccessful |
| 23 July 2012 - by |
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Women who undergo fertility treatment but do not become pregnant have a reduced risk of developing breast cancer before the age of 50, according to scientists... [Read More] |
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