Researchers at the University of Illinois say they have discovered a previously unknown mechanism by which estrogen prepares cells to divide, grow and, in the case of estrogen-positive breast cancers, ...

"We found that estrogen directly amplifies communication between two specialized gut cell types, triggering heightened sensitivity to pain signals in females," said SAHMRI Professor Stuart Brierley, ...

Researchers have investigated the role that estrogen plays in signaling more gut pain, and it isn't working alone.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic condition that causes gut pain and bloating, and women are far more likely to experience IBS than men... | Cell And Molecular Biology ...

URBANA, Ill. – Postmenopausal women have increased risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease due to loss of estrogen from metabolic changes. A high-fat diet further exacerbates the disease, which can ...

Postmenopausal women have increased risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease due to loss of estrogen from metabolic changes. A high-fat diet further exacerbates the disease, which can progress to ...