A new healthcare solution in Ontario is helping women navigate hormone imbalances
If you’re a woman and have ever experienced a frustrating symptom to do with your health, you likely…
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…
Eating more plant-based foods may lower breast cancer risk, major international study indicates
Large international cohort data suggest plant-forward eating patterns and certain micronutrients may be linked to lower breast cancer…
Fish study reveals how ovulation triggers sexual receptivity in females
A research team led by Hiroshima University and Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology have proposed a neuroendocrine…
Researchers discover that a hormone can access the brain by hitchhiking
Researchers at Touro University Nevada have discovered that tiny particles in the blood, called extracellular vesicles (EVs), are…
Study finds bright nights raise risk for stroke and heart failure in adults over 40
Researchers have discovered that people exposed to brighter light at night face up to 50% higher risks of…
Testosterone does not alter economic decision making in men
Testosterone has long been linked to risk-taking, generosity, and competitiveness. But a new large-scale study – the biggest…
Building muscle shown to protect against obesity-related organ damage
People with excess body fat who build and keep muscle may be less likely to develop obesity-induced heart,…
Drinking less water daily spikes your stress hormone
Researchers discovered that people who don’t drink enough water react with sharper cortisol spikes during stressful events, explaining…
Hair cortisol levels signal mental health risks in children with chronic illness
Long-term stress levels, measured through hair samples, may provide important clues about mental health risks in children with…
Ultra-processed foods harm reproductive and metabolic health
Over the past 50 years, rates of obesity and type-2 diabetes have soared, while sperm quality has plummeted.…
Changing the narrative on hormone-related mood disorders in women
In a wide-ranging Genomic Press Interview published today in Brain Medicine, Dr. David R. Rubinow recounts the serendipitous…