Research Summaries

Transgender children identify as strongly with their genders as children in whom gender and sex align at birth, a new study says.

New research has linked a deficiency in the gene beclin 1, which controls autophagy, to an increased risk in developing triple-negative breast cancer.

A new study examines whether endocrine-disrupting chemicals, common chemicals found in plastics, personal care products, and some general household items, are related to early-onset menopause.

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the stimulant lisdexamfetamine to treat binge-eating disorder, the first product to be approved for the condition.

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A study investigated how consuming fish during pregnancy affects childhood development.

The FDA has approved new options for right heart failure, GERD, and Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia that primary care providers should be aware of.

Researchers have discovered a mechanism that leads to the degradation of upper motor neurons, cells linked to the development of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

New research explored the option of treating ACE inhibitor–induced angioedema, a potentially life-threatening condition, with the bradykinin BB2-receptor antagonist icatibant.

New research examined the correlation between physiological hyperarousal—or taking a longer time to fall asleep—and the risk of hypertension.