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Chemicals from hair and beauty products impact hormones, especially during pregnancy

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Use of certain personal care products during pregnancy may impact maternal hormone levels, according to a new Rutgers study. Personal care and beauty products contain several ingredients that often include a wide range of endocrine-disrupting chemicals like phthalates, parabens, phenols, parabens and toxic metals.

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Dopamine regulates insulin secretion through a complex of receptors, finds new study

Scienmag

Diabetes is a lifelong, chronic health condition caused by abnormalities in the body’s production and use of the hormone insulin. Research has shown that the feel-good hormone, dopamine (DA), plays a key role in how the body regulates the production of insulin.

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STAT+: Merck fined $39 million by Spain’s antitrust regulator for ‘serious’ violation

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The antitrust regulator in Spain has fined Merck approximately $39 million for preventing a competitor from marketing a generic version of a hormonal contraceptive, the latest effort by a European government to crack down on anti-competitive practices in the pharmaceutical industry. Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…

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Reduced hormone supply in pregnant mothers linked to ADHD in their children

Scienmag

Low levels of key, body-regulating chemicals in mothers during the first three months of pregnancy may interfere with the baby’s brain development, a large American study shows. These chemicals, or hormones, are produced in the thyroid gland in the neck and are known to influence fetal growth.

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Is the FDA Doing Enough to Regulate Added Chemicals in Foods?

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Some of these chemicals are known endocrine (hormone) disruptors linked to developmental, cognitive and other health problems in babies and adults. Related: FDA Issues First Injunction of its Product Safety Rule. Another part of the problem, according to the petition, is the Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) law.

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Thyroid Awareness Month 2024: Increasing Awareness and Exploring New Treatments for Thyroid Diseases

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The thyroid plays a critical role in the body by producing hormones that regulate metabolism, heart rate and body temperature among others. Types of Thyroid Conditions There are several different thyroid conditions, with each affecting thyroid hormone production or the gland’s structure, leading to a range of health issues.

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UK university partnership wins £1.8m for drug discovery research

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million grant to engineer microbial cell factories to produce membrane proteins which will support future drug screening and sustainable chemical production. Membrane proteins are crucial molecules on the surface of cells with numerous biological functions, such as sensing hormones or cell communication.

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