New study uncovers bacterial route to testosterone production
Many prostate cancers depend on androgen hormones, including testosterone, to grow. That is why treatments for advanced disease…
Higher BPA exposure tracked with higher estrogen and progesterone in women
Everyday exposure to plastics, packaged foods, bottled drinks, and cosmetics may be shaping hormone patterns in ways researchers…
Finnish study links habitual coffee consumption to healthier body metabolism
Coffee is one of the world’s most widely consumed beverages, and previous research has linked its consumption to…
Glittery poo unlocks fertility clues in rhinos at Monarto Safari Park
South Australian zookeepers at looking for sparkles in the unlikeliest of places — “big nuggets” of rhinoceros poo.…
Men’s Testosterone Levels Have Fallen by Half in 50 Years and Scientists Are Worried
Image credits: Julien Tromeur. Something keeps happening to men’s hormones. Across nearly 50 years and five countries, testosterone…
Active birth control pills may increase emotional eating
Women using active combined oral contraceptive pills reported modest but consistent increases in emotional eating compared with inactive…
Some statins may increase erectile dysfunction risk
Could the type of statin matter for men’s sexual health? A Mendelian randomization study suggests lipophilic statins may…
Why Can’t I Eat as Much as I Used to?
Q: When I was younger, I had a large, healthy appetite. Now that I’m in my 60s, I…
Single DNA injection provides long-lasting weight loss in mouse study
Scientists at The Wistar Institute have shown that a single injection of a small, circular piece of genetic…
Bioiberica backs collagen, hyaluronic acid and enzymes for holistic menopausal health
Women’s expectations for menopause support have shifted away from symptom management and toward preventative solutions. Monica Gomez Navarro,…
Longer hormone exposure linked to healthier brain aging in women
Women with a history of hormonal birth control, menopausal hormone therapy, or later menopause showed structural brain differences…
Gut microbes emerge as potential players in estrogen-driven cancers
Scientists say gut microbes may do more than recycle estrogen, but turning the endocrine-microbiome axis into a cancer…