Higher stress and BMI tied to earlier puberty in girls
New research reveals how stress, body weight, and hormone patterns interact to influence when puberty begins, offering fresh…
Hormone fluctuations influence perceived effort during intense workouts
Female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone fluctuate monthly across the menstrual cycle, affecting moods and energy levels. New…
Estrogen levels in the brain may play a role in women’s risk of stress-related memory problems
Experiencing multiple acute stresses at the same time, as in natural disasters or mass shootings, can leave lasting…
Study reveals a therapeutic vulnerability in aggressive subtype of triple-negative breast cancer
Dec 26 2025 A new study published today in Science Translational Medicine by researchers at The University of…
The Silent Battle: How hormones and hidden pressures fuel anxiety in women
Anxiety disorders are those that affect our capacity to respond to the angst they cause in a normal…
Time to Ditch FDA Warning?
Older women using vaginal estrogen tablets do not face an increased risk for recurrent ischemic stroke, a finding…