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Research Notes

Plain-language summaries of our most recent peer-reviewed publications — written for patients, clinicians, and journalists.

Environmental Health

What Everyday Endocrine Disruptors Do to Hormones

Published 2026-03-10 · Environmental Toxicology

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are found in air, water, food, and everyday products. This review maps how common pollutants interfere with thyroid, reproductive, and metabolic hormones — and how remediation is progressing.

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Post-Viral Metabolism

Energy Metabolism in Post-Acute COVID Syndrome

Published 2026-02-11 · Hormone and Metabolic Research

Many people with post-acute COVID-19 (and post-vaccination) syndrome show disrupted cellular energy production. This review examines lactate, carbon dioxide, and fat oxidation as therapeutic axes.

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Vaccine Safety

Do COVID-19 Vaccine Components Persist in the Body?

Published 2026-02-10 · Future Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Early predictions said mRNA vaccine components would clear quickly. This systematic review examines evidence that modified mRNA, spike protein, and lipid nanoparticles stay detectable long after vaccination.

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