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Medical Xpress / Sugar-free diets may disrupt the gut microbiome, animal study indicates
Eliminating sugar from your diet may be more detrimental than previously thought, according to an animal study presented at ENDO 2026, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago.
Phys.org / Ocean monitoring is in trouble: It's up to Europe and Asia to avoid losing sight of the world's deep‑sea ecosystems
The world relies on a modest number of countries to keep watch over the ocean. That arrangement is starting to fail. Europe and Asia must now decide whether to let the system unravel, or to take it up together.
Phys.org / Could leaves help feed humanity after disaster?
UC researchers are investigating whether leaf protein and sugar extracted from plant fiber could help sustain people if major global shocks disrupt food production. Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC) ...
Medical Xpress / Endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in breast milk and infant urine up to age 6 months
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) that interfere with hormones were found in breast milk and in the urine of children from birth up to 6 months, according to a study presented at ENDO 2026, the Endocrine Society's annual ...
Medical Xpress / Danish intelligence test may underestimate the abilities of bilingual young people
When psychologists in Denmark test intelligence, the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) is often the tool of choice. The test is used in everything from clinical and educational settings to forensic psychiatry and social ...
Medical Xpress / Thrifty food plan costs vary widely across US regions and cities
A recent study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior examined how the cost of the USDA's Thrifty Food Plan (TFP), which serves as the basis for determining maximum SNAP benefits, varied across geographic regions, ...
Medical Xpress / Study finds exercise decreases among people taking GLP-1 medication
Adults with obesity who lost weight with glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist medications significantly decreased their physical activity, which is essential to protect muscle, according to a study presented at ...
Medical Xpress / Adding genetic data to steroid prescribing can help predict side effects, data suggest
Oral corticosteroids (OCSs) are widely used and effective in the treatment of chronic inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, asthma and autoimmune diseases. They work by reducing inflammation, relieving pain and calming ...
Medical Xpress / Third electrode pair can sharpen deep brain stimulation technique, mouse experiments suggest
A study by UNIGE, in collaboration with ETH Zurich, has significantly improved the accuracy of a noninvasive brain stimulation technique, paving the way for its use in the treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders.
Medical Xpress / Phthalate exposure in early life may lead to anxiety, rat study suggests
Male rats exposed to the widely used plasticizer di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) during early development exhibited increased anxiety behavior as adults, according to a study presented at ENDO 2026, the Endocrine Society's ...
Medical Xpress / Prenatal health and early diet may shape fatty liver risk, study suggests
The accumulation of excess fat in the liver is not solely a consequence of the combined effects of hereditary and adult lifestyle-related factors. A new study by researchers at Tampere University and the University of Eastern ...
Medical Xpress / Testosterone alone is not a replacement for lifestyle changes in older men at risk of type 2 diabetes, new study shows
Testosterone treatment may improve body composition, glucose metabolism and sexual desire in some older men at high risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D), but the benefits require engagement in a lifestyle program, according to a ...
