Local whooping cough cases reported, vaccine encouraged

http://www.examiner.org/news/93519-local-whooping-cough-cases-reported-vaccine-encouraged

Graves Disease Explained.

reports that the autoimmune thyroid disorder known as “Graves’ disease affects approximately one in 200 people, according to the National Institutes of Health, and it occurs much more often in women than men.” Endocrine Society Past President Leonard Wartofsky, MD, an endocrinologist, explained, “There are effects on virtually every tissue in the body, every organ, every system. .. The thyroid is important for heart, kidney, and muscle function, but in the case of hyperthyroidism it’s excessive.” The article goes on to explain theories of what causes the disease, its symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and how it is treated. http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/news/a47975/what-is-graves-disease/?src=socialflowTW

Testosterone Injections May Be Linked To Increased Risk For Cardiovascular Events In Older Men,

So if you read my other post about testosterone reducing frailty, then see this article, it makes you opt out of treatment. reports that research indicated “men aged at least 65 years receiving testosterone injections had an increased risk for cardiovascular events, including myocardial infarction, stroke or unstable angina, within 7 days of administration.” However, “the risk was not increased in younger men.” The findings were published in Clinical Endocrinology. https://www.healio.com/endocrinology/hormone-therapy/news/in-the-journals/%7B25f37120-9443-4977-b4ab-824498ba3de9%7D/testosterone-injection-in-older-men-increases-cv-risk

Asthma In Women May Be Linked To Changes In Levels Of Female Hormones,

reports that research suggests “there may be a link between asthma in women and changes in levels of female hormones such as estrogen and progesterone.” Investigators “reviewed more than 50 studies of more than 500,000 women with asthma from puberty to age 75.” The researchers “found that starting to have periods before age 11 and having irregular periods were associated with a higher risk of asthma.” The findings were published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. https://consumer.healthday.com/respiratory-and-allergy-information-2/asthma-news-47/female-hormones-may-play-part-in-asthma-731207.html

Research Offers More Evidence Of Association Between Lower Free Testosterone Levels And Higher Levels Of Frailty In Older Men.

reports that research “provides more evidence of a link between lower free testosterone levels and higher levels of frailty in older men.” However, “a researcher says proof of a causal connection remains elusive.” In an interview, lead author Agnieszka Swiecicka, MD, said, “Our study demonstrates clear associations between testosterone and frailty progression, and, although causality and directionality of the hormone/frailty relationships require clarification, the results presented here make a strong case for large interventional trials of testosterone therapy in frail men to determine whether such treatment would be beneficial.” The findings were published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. https://www.mdedge.com/clinicalendocrinologynews/article/159488/mens-health/free-testosterone-linked-frailty-older-men

No Link Found Between Progestin-Only Hormonal Contraception And Depression, Meta-Analysis Reveals.

reports that a 26-study meta-analysis published online Feb. 26 in the journal Contraception “found no link between certain types of birth control and depression.” http://time.com/5172964/does-birth-control-cause-depression/

Startups Analyzing Gut Bacteria To Refine Diets.

reports that startup companies are using the sequencing data of gastrointestinal bacteria to help people diet more effectively. Israel-based DayTwo Inc. and Viome Inc., a company backed by Silicon Valley entrepreneur Naveen Jain, say they can help people normalize their blood sugar by analyzing the mix of bacteria that influence their glucose response. Until now, most diets have been based on the glycemic index, a half-century-old list that ranks foods based on how they affect blood sugar. https://www.wsj.com/articles/dietary-advice-based-on-the-bacteria-in-your-gut-1519614301