A Single Hormone Directs Body’s Responses to Low-Protein Diet Mice live longer and lose weight…
Browsing: Hormones
Hormones are chemical messengers produced by the endocrine glands in the body, such as the pituitary, thyroid, adrenals, and pancreas. These substances are secreted directly into the bloodstream and travel to various organs and tissues, where they regulate a wide range of physiological processes and behaviors. Hormones control or influence many critical functions, including growth and development, metabolism, sexual function, and mood. The balance of hormones is crucial for maintaining health, and imbalances can lead to a variety of medical conditions, such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, growth disorders, and mood swings. The study of hormones and their action is known as endocrinology. Hormones work at very low concentrations and their effects can be profound, affecting almost every aspect of bodily function.
Life events that influence levels of the female hormone estrogen may be linked to a…
Researchers at UCLA found that anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) levels can predict menopause-related bone loss in…
Researchers have discovered that follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) plays a critical role in the development of…
Cognitive behavioral therapy may help reduce hypersexual behavior and oxytocin levels. Men with hypersexual disorder…
Alumna-founded Aavia uses education, community, and technology to change the way people think about hormones.…
Researchers studying Harpegnathos saltator ants discovered that a single protein, Kr-h1, orchestrates the dramatic switch…
Multicenter study finds that oxytocin was safe, but ineffective at boosting social skills among children…
Researchers at UT Southwestern have discovered that an enzyme involved in sex hormone production, HSD3B1,…
New research reveals that the daily release of stress-related hormones like cortisol relies on synchronized…
Virgin mice learn mothering by observing experienced moms, driven by oxytocin and brain plasticity. Watching…
Stress hormones act on brain genes tied to mental illness, revealing mechanisms linking chronic stress…
Certain hormone-like compounds boost dopamine levels in the brain. The Nurr1 protein maintains the health…
Using magnetic nanoparticles, scientists stimulate the adrenal gland in rodents to control release of hormones…
A team of researchers from the University of Freiburg have discovered how the plant hormone…
The US EPA is initiating a new effort to see whether low doses of hormone-mimicking…
An international team of scientists has begun to put a molecular face on the biochemical…
A new study from the UCLA School of Nursing examines the associations between exercise intensity…