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“Findings of a new report show that probiotics reduced nausea and vomiting and improved quality of life in pregnant women. Levels of hormones such as estrogen and progesterone fluctuate throughout pregnancy altering the composition of the gut microbiota and gastrointestinal function.”

“Among women with hormone receptor-positive tumors, CUN-BAE indicated a striking 41.9% of cases were attributable to excess body fat—more than double the 19.9% predicted with BMI. These findings suggest that using BMI alone underestimates the cancer burden from excess body fat, especially for hormone receptor-positive breast cancer.”

“But broccoli sprouts carry little risk of goitrogenic effects. A 12-week study in China assessed the effects of daily sulforaphane consumption on thyroid status, hormone status, and autoimmune status and found that the compound elicited no adverse effects on thyroid function.”

“FTA: > Teenage boys with symptoms of depression and raised levels of the stress hormone cortisol are up to 14 times more likely to develop major depression than those without these traits, Cambridge researchers have found. - See more at: http://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/biomarker-for-depression-could-improve-diagnosis-and-treatment#sthash.kJadrhZ4.dpuf”

“Throughout the study, each participant completed a questionnaire to assess the subjective measures of their sleep quality. They also provided electroencephalography (EEG) data via portable EEG device and urine samples (to measure growth hormone excretion) to gauge objective measures of sleep quality.”

“Hunger cues are influenced by more than just an empty stomach, with hormones like ghrelin playing powerful roles as appetite regulators. A recent study found that both exercise intensity and sex significantly influence ghrelin levels, markedly influencing appetite.”

“People who are obese are often sedentary, however, due to physical limitations and a lack of motivation to exercise. Compelling findings from a new study in mice suggest that ghrelin, a hormone linked to appetite, may increase motivation to engage in exercise.”

“Maternal obesity accelerated markers of aging in offspring including impaired mitochondrial function, early signs of prediabetes, fatty liver, and oxidative stress. Exercise by the offspring improved many of the poor outcomes (animal study).”

“The simulations accounted for known differences between men and women in kidney function, hormone responses, and nerve activity. The models revealed that women's blood pressure rises less than men's in response to a high-sodium diet.”

“We know that circadian rhythm regulates metabolism, hormone production, neurotransmitter production and more. This article covers another area that circadian rhythm also regulates: drug metabolism. Interesting read!”