All sex hormones articles
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NewsGut microbes release cancer-fighting bile acids that block hormone signals
Bacteria naturally present in the human intestine can transform cholesterol-derived bile acids into powerful metabolites that strengthen anti-cancer immunity by blocking androgen signaling, according to a preclinical study.
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FeaturesThe birds, the bees, and the bugs: how gut microbes impact sex hormones and reproductive health
The gut microbiome has been tied to our reproductive health through its ability to produce, break down, and modify sex hormones.
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NewsNew study provides insight to why Covid vaccines hit some harder than others
Scientists have highlighted factors that may explain why some people perceived more side effects from the SARS-CoV2 vaccine than others, including stress, exercise, and use of hormonal birth control.
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NewsUnlikely ally: sex hormones help gonorrhea fight off antimicrobials and antibiotics
Hormones of the human urogenital tract allow gonorrhea to make and use more pumps to push the killing chemicals out of its cells, fighting intrinsic antimicrobials and prescribed antibiotics.