Androgen Blood Test May Help Diagnose Endometriosis

Published Date: 15 Jul 2026

Women with endometriosis show a distinct blood androgen profile that distinguishes them from women without the disease, pointing to a possible future noninvasive test.

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In patients with obesity and knee osteoarthritis eligible for knee arthroplasty, an intensive dietary weight-loss program is clinically inferior to surgery for patient-reported pain and function.

Incretin mimetic therapy for obesity may reduce muscle mass and bone mineral density, but its effects on physical function and the risk for fractures in older adults remain uncertain.

An increase in dietary spermidine intake over 1 year is associated with improvements in hepatic function and cardiometabolic health in older adults with overweight or obesity and metabolic syndrome.

Ultrasound imaging reveals structural changes in the vagus nerve of patients with Parkinson's disease in a meta-analysis.

Using both SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists is no more effective than using either drug alone in patients with type 2 diabetes, a new meta-analysis suggests.

A mindfulness-based eating intervention improved anxiety, depression, and eating behaviors in adults with obesity and generalized anxiety disorder.

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Glucocorticoid Use in Giant Cell Arteritis Remains High

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Managing Diabetes and HIV Together: What to Know

As people with HIV live longer, diabetes is becoming an increasingly important contributor to morbidity and mortality, requiring specialized management approaches.

GLP-1s May Reduce Overdose Risk, Even After Discontinuation

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