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Association of Genetic Variants With the Metabolic Syndrome in 20,806 White Women: The Women’s Health Genome Study

In carriers of a particular genetic polymorphism, the use of hormone replacement therapy may increase the risk of metabolic syndrome.
American Heart Journal

Mediterranean Diet Reduces Need for Diabetes Drugs (CME/CE)

The so-called Mediterranean diet (MedPage Today) — rich in nuts, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables — reduces the likelihood that patients recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes will need antihyperglycemic drug treatment, a new study found.

Obesity, growth hormone and weight loss

Adipose tissue as an endocrine organ

Intermittent high glucose enhances proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells by upregulating osteopontin

Naturally-induced endocrine disruption by the parasite Ligula intestinalis (Cestoda) in roach (Rutilus rutilus)

Induction of Ca2+ signal mediated apoptosis and alteration of IP3R1 and SERCA1 expression levels by stress hormone in differentiating C2C12 myoblasts

Impact of nine days of bed rest on hepatic and peripheral insulin action, insulin secretion and whole body lipolysis in healthy young male offspring of patients with type 2 diabetes

Severe insulin resistance and intrauterine growth deficiency associated with haploinsufficiency for INSR and CHN2: new insights into synergistic pathways involved in growth and metabolism

Low-Fat versus Low-Carbohydrate Weight Reduction Diets: Effects on Weight Loss, Insulin Resistance and Cardiovascular Risk A Randomised Control Trial