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Fast Eating Limits Gut Hormones That Induce Fullness
The result is overeating, research shows

Less Sensitivity to Hormone May Play Role in Autism
Treatment with oxytocin might improve social interaction, researchers say

With Hormone Therapy, Tender Breasts May Signal Cancer Risk
Symptom might warrant a reassessment of treatment, experts suggest

No Osteoarthritis Seen in Obese Mice Without Leptin
Hormone linked to appetite may also influence arthritis risk, researchers find

Younger Women With Colon Cancer Outlive Men
Estrogen could explain discrepancy in survival rates, researchers say

Many Kids Suffer Medication Side Effects: Study
Adverse drug reactions cause more than half a million outpatient visits a year, researchers find

Studies Evaluate Thyroid Treatment During Pregnancy
Efforts in U.S. and Europe are testing effects on women and their offspring

Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer Raises Heart Risks
Treatment methods should take into account side effects, researchers say

Hormone Therapy May Make Lung Cancer More Likely
Expert says finding supports doubts about value of treatment

Acupuncture May Help Relieve Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Exercise also improves symptoms and related risk factors, study finds