Oral anabolic steroids, or oral steroids, are artificial medications that are similar in action to the male sex hormone testosterone. Oral steroids are useful while bulking, gaining strength, and ...

Bacteria naturally present in the human intestine (known as the gut microbiota) can transform cholesterol-derived bile acids into powerful metabolites that strengthen anti-cancer immunity by blocking ...

A new longevity report by Iris Ventures argues that people of all age groups are taking action, eating the rainbow and relying on vitamins, supplements and natural compounds to live longer and ...

When you're hungry, ghrelin hormone levels increase in your stomach and other parts of your body. Learn what causes its ...

A human appetite hormone, bombesin, also controls feeding in starfish, showing it evolved over 500 million years ago. A team ...

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Several peptide hormones have a key role in appetite regulation and metabolism, but the discovery and characterization of peptides is challenging owing to their low abundance and the difficulty in ...

Lariocidin hits drug-resistant bacteria where others fail — by hijacking the ribosome at a new site, bypassing defences, and opening the door to a new generation of antibiotics. Lariocidin, a ...

A high protein breakfast may help manage blood sugar, increase satiety, support weight management, and increase muscle mass. High protein foods include eggs, meat, fish, dairy, nuts, beans ...

According to a new study, a variety of hormones might be able to help defend our skin from the ravages of time. Certain hormones show significant therapeutic potential for treating and preventing ...

Protein plays a critical role in our well-being. It supports muscle growth, repair, maintenance, weight management by promoting satiety, and also contributes to enzyme and hormone production.