The Endocrine System
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Why Large Testes May Be a Sign of Big Heart ProblemsBy Rachael Rettner Published
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Weight-Loss Drug May Change Way Brain Responds to Junk Food
The weight-loss drug sibutramine may work by changing the way two particular brain regions respond to mouth-watering junk foods.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Infertility in Obese Women Might be Explained by Insulin Levels
A new study offers a possible reason why obese women are at an increased risk for infertility.
By Live Science Staff Published
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'Laughing Seizures' Patients Shed Light on Laughter's OriginsPeople with gelastic epilepsy, who have seizures that manifest as fits of uncontrollable laughing, may give clues to laughter's origins in the brain.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Hormone Found to Help Stop Brain Swelling
Before, health experts thought the hormone only acted on the kidneys to stop urine production.
By Amanda Chan Published
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Prostate Cancer Patients Who Undergo Surgery Have High Survival Rates
In a study of over 10,000 patients, 3 percent of patients who had their prostates removed died of their cancer.
By Live Science Staff Published
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Earlier Detection of Dangerous Ectopic Pregnancies Possible with New Marker
A tiny molecule may give doctors a way of early diagnosing ectopic pregnancy.
By Live Science Staff Published
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What Otters' Penis Shrinkage Could Mean for HumansChemical pollution may be to blame.
By Marc Lallanilla Published
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Women with PCOS Support Name ChangeMany doctors and patients think polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, should have a new name.
By Rachael Rettner Published
