Common Endocrine Disorders and How to Treat Them
Hormones are like text messages between organs, allowing different parts of your body to communicate and stay in sync. They regulate your metabolism, mood, energy, sleep and even growth. They’re produced by a network of glands called the ...
Why Regular Tests Matter for Detecting Hypertriglyceridemia Early
We view blood tests as routine, a standard part of annual checkups that we rarely question. But these simple tests can reveal so much about our health, often before symptoms appear. One of the most silent yet significant findings that ca ...
What Recent Research and Clinical Trials Teach Us About Thyroid Disease and Its Impact on Your Health
Imagine a busy city inside your body, filled with trillions of microscopic inhabitants working around the clock. This is the makeup of your gut microbiome, a complex community of microorganisms living in your digestive system. These tiny ...
A Breakthrough in Liver Health Means New Hope for Liver Disease Clinical Trials and Treatment
When we think of vital organs, the liver might not be the first that comes to mind. But it actually does a lot of the heavy lifting when it comes to keeping us alive. The liver is responsible for processing nutrients, filtering toxins, p ...
The Obstacles and Promise in Endocrine-Related Cancers
Cancer is a complicated disease and research is constantly changing our understanding of it. One of the latest is endocrine-related cancers (ERCs), cancers driven by hormones. Breast and prostate cancer have been hormone-driven for ages, ...
Your Gut, Your Health: How Microbes in Your Stomach Impact Metabolic Disease Risk
Your gut microbiome is an intricate community of microorganisms living in your digestive system. These microbes impact everything from digestion to immune function and even weight management. Let’s dive in and see how your gut microbiome ...
Hispanic Community Perspectives on Clinical Trial Participation
Despite being one of the fastest-growing demographic groups in the U.S., Hispanic individuals remain significantly underrepresented in clinical trials. This gap not only limits the generalizability of research findings, but also deepens ...
Expanding Access to Advanced Ophthalmology Treatments: FOMAT Medical Research Partners with Dr. Daniel Agarwal
FOMAT Medical Research, a leader in advancing diversity in clinical trials, announces a new partnership with Dr. Daniel R. Agarwal, an ophthalmologist specializing in retina and vitreous care, based at San Luis Obispo Eye Associates. Thi ...