Hormones have several effects on the body that are vital to its function. An excess or deficiency in hormones can significantly impact on an individual's normal daily living. Insulin deficiency, for ...

Gonadal hormone receptors are widely distributed across the brain, yet their influence on brain structure remains understudied. Here, using precision imaging, we examined four females, including one ...

Hormones are chemical messengers secreted from the ductless endocrine glands directly into the blood stream. Hormones have distinct structures that can sometimes be synthetically replicated to provide ...

Enteroendocrine cells (EECs) control a wide range of physiological processes linked to metabolism 1. We show that EEC hormones are differentially expressed between crypts (for example, Glp1) and villi ...

Endocrine disorders affect the endocrine system. There are various conditions that fall into this category, including diabetes and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Endocrine disorders are medical ...

Forty-three percent of women say hormones have negatively affected their overall well-being, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 American women, aged 30 to 60, also found that nearly half ...

Some research suggests hormonal birth control can affect mood, stress, and overall mental health. The potential impact varies by method and from person to person. All hormonal birth control methods ...

Children growing up in active conflict zones experience persistent stress that alters their biology, presenting measurable ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kim Elsesser covers issues that impact women in the workplace. Menopause symptoms aren’t only uncomfortable, but they can also ...

Our body’s chemical signals animate every aspect of our lives, but it’s often only when our routine is interrupted by ...

An international reference in women's health and longevity, Dr. Shepherd is part of the recently established International Scientific Advisory Council of SHA. American gynecologist and obstetrician, ...