Two new drug compounds – one of which has already proven useful in a mouse model of multiple sclerosis – appear to be effective in treating endometriosis, a disorder that, like MS, is driven by estrogen and inflammation, scientists report in Science Translational Medicine.
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Female Hormone Estriol Showing Promise as MS Therapy
A small study of the female hormone estriol has found it not only reduced the immune attacks of multiple sclerosis in women, but also improved their performance on mental tests – a benefit never demonstrated by the 10 approved MS drugs.
Perfluorochemicals: If it doesn’t stick to the pan, what does it do in our bodies?
By Karin Russ, MS, RN
Fertility can be affected by many factors: age, health, genetics, and stress to name a few. Studies in recent years have found relationships between chemicals in our homes and environment and the ability of a couple to …