Many of your body’s functions are regulated via the endocrine system.   When these hormones become imbalanced, it can lead to ...

A prospective study of sex hormone use in patients seeking transgender treatments suggests how these hormones may influence kidney health.

Exploration of the new classification of hormone receptor-positive breast cancer: Based on the genomic landscape of 2111 early to mid-stage Asian patients.

A pioneering research study details how the hormone FGF21 (fibroblast growth factor 21) can reverse the effects of fatty liver disease in mice. The hormone works primarily by signaling the brain ...

Hormone diets have taken off on social media as the latest weight loss trend, but their scientific validity remains questionable.

Hormone therapy is an effective treatment for menopause symptoms, but it isn’t right for everyone. Learn more about when it may not be a good option.

A more nuanced understanding of hormone therapy now suggests that its benefits for heart health depend on how soon after menopause onset it is prescribed.

A new study shows the positive impact gender-affirming hormone therapy, or GAHT, can have on the depression rates for transgender adults.

What do we now know about the risks and benefits of hormone therapy? The landmark Women’s Health Initiative study, which was and still is the only long-term, large randomized trial of hormone ...

There was a time, back in the ’90s, when doctors were handing out hormone therapy pills to midlife women as casually as candy. After all, the magic combo of estrogen and progestin seemed like a ...

What is the best age to start growth hormone treatment? “The optimal age for starting growth hormone therapy depends on the underlying cause of the growth issue,” Waikar says.

Human growth hormone (HGH) has been studied for its potential to affect Alzheimer's risk, but its role remains unclear, with some suggesting it may impact brain aging and function.