Hunger and hormones drive aggression in mice
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have found that hunger can make virgin female mice aggressive towards pups,…
Hormone therapy does not consistently reduce menopause-related anxiety, new review finds
Anxiety is a common and significant symptom of menopause and perimenopause, largely due to hormone fluctuations. Numerous studies…
Low-fat vegan diet shown to reduce insulin use and costs in type 1 diabetes
A low-fat vegan diet that doesn’t limit calories or carbohydrates could help people with type 1 diabetes reduce…
New insights into sperm metabolism could transform infertility treatments
Michigan State University scientists have pinpointed the molecular “switch” that supercharges sperm for their final sprint to an…
Lifestyle choices and hormonal imbalances can impact men’s reproductive health
A new research paper was published in Volume 12 of Oncoscience on September 30, 2025, titled “Lifestyle and hormonal factors affecting…
Using a lab-designed protein to regulate blood glucose levels
Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine have discovered a new way to regulate blood glucose levels…
GLP-1 therapeutics may have the potential to treat alcohol and drug addiction
A popular class of therapies for treating diabetes and obesity may also have the potential to treat alcohol…
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…
Intravenous lactate raises pro-BDNF levels similar to high intensity workouts
Science has confirmed what sports lovers have always known from experience: exercise is good for the brain. It…
Regular mammograms linked to longer survival in women over 80
For many older women, the question of whether to continue breast cancer screening has been uncertain. While most…
New research positions the placenta at the center of human neurodevelopment and evolution
In a Genomic Press Interview published today in Brain Medicine, Dr. Alex Tsompanidis highlights an exciting new idea…
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…