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UCSF researchers showed that estrogen can turn on pain signals in the gut, offering new insights into conditions like ...

"Instead of just saying young women suffer from IBS, we wanted rigorous science explaining why," said co-senior author Holly Ingraham, PhD.

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Compounding that statistic, prior studies indicate some trans people at high risk for HIV transmission are hesitant to take ...

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More women are asking about testosterone therapy. Here’s what the science shows, the risks to know, and who may benefit from ...

Drinking coffee, even in modest amounts, providing 80–120 milligrams (mg) of caffeine, can increase cortisol (the stress hormone) levels by up to 50% above baseline. This spike is temporary and tends ...