Hormone linked to autistic traits
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High levels of testosterone in foetuses are linked to a higher chance of developing autistic traits, scientists say.
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BOSTON Oct. 5, 2004 - An appetite-curbing hormone that failed to live up to its early buzz as a possible key to slowing obesity is now being probed as a potential aid for women who suffer from infertility and eating disorders.
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Boys with autism and related disorders had higher levels of growth hormones than other boys, which may explain why children with the condition often have larger heads, researchers reported on Friday.
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Tall girls who receive estrogen therapy during adolescence to reduce their adult height are more likely to have fertility problems later in life.
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Children with autism have  inflammation in their brains, although it is not yet clear  whether the inflammation actually causes the condition,     researchers said on Monday.
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Scientists say they have identified the specific hormone that makes teenagers so volatile.
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NEW YORK  - In men, young and old, strength training boosts levels of testosterone, growth hormone, and cortisol -- hormones associated with enhanced muscle mass and function, a study shows.
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Expectant mothers suffering from  asthma, allergies or a type of skin disease have a higher risk  of giving birth to an autistic child, a study said on Monday.
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MONDAY, Sept. 17 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. researchers say they&#39;ve found a gene that plays a crucial role in the ability of breast cancer cells to respond to estrogen.
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A new study conducted by researchers at the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden suggest that the male sex hormone testosterone has both a physiological and a psychological impact on female sexuality.
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Genetic engineering can correct the worst symptoms in mice of Fragile X syndrome, the most common inherited cause of mental retardation and autism, U.S. researchers reported on Wednesday.
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Expectant mothers suffering from asthma, allergies or a type of skin disease have a higher risk of giving birth to an autistic child, a study said on Monday.
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Scientists discover that the symptoms of a severe brain disorder similar to autism can be reversed.
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French scientists have identified genetic mutations in a small number of children with autism which could provide insight into the biological basis of the disorder.
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Female sex hormones in the womb may influence neurodevelopment and later risk for anorexia, a new study suggests.
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Scientists revealed the most extensive findings to date on the genetics of autism on Sunday, pinpointing two new genetic links that may predispose children to develop the complex brain disorder.
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NEW YORK  - Getting teased at school can be  especially damaging to kids with endocrine problems, and may  cause them to put their health at risk, according to new study  findings.