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Aspirin and Gut Bacteria: Surprising Discoveries in Treating Hormonal Deficiency

Recent research has revealed a surprising connection between aspirin, gut bacteria, and hormonal deficiency caused by genetic mutations. A study conducted by scientists at the Francis Crick Institute discovered that aspirin and the gut microbiome can play a significant role in alleviating symptoms of hypopituitarism a condition where the pituitary gland fails to produce enough… Read More: Aspirin and Gut Bacteria: Surprising Discoveries in Treating Hormonal Deficiency »

Hormonal treatments for prostate cancer are often given late

Men with advanced prostate cancer are typically treated with drugs that cause testosterone levels to plummet. Testosterone is a hormone that fuels growing prostate tumors, so ideally this type of treatment, which is called androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), or hormonal therapy, will stall the disease in its tracks. For that to happen, ADT has to… Read More: Hormonal treatments for prostate cancer are often given late »