The placenta and the hormones it produces may have played a crucial role in the evolution of the human brain, while also leading to the behavioral traits that have made human societies able to ...

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

If you’ve ever wondered why you sleep better some nights rather than others, your hormones might be the culprit. From renowned sleep hormones such as melatonin to lesser known ones, our sleep ...

Joe Biden's prostate cancer, marked by a high Gleason score and bone metastasis, is likely to be hormone-sensitive. Experts speak about treatment strategies and prognosis.

Get Healthy. Whether you’re dealing with too much or not enough, hormone imbalances can affect many of your bodily processes.

HealthDay News — Hormone therapy use is linked to worse bladder health in postmenopausal women, according to a study published online April 29 in Menopause.

But hormone-related temperature changes aren’t exclusive to menstruation. Thyroid hormones, stress hormones like cortisol, and even insulin can influence whether you feel hot, cold, or balanced.

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

A growing understanding of how “reproductive” hormones sculpt the brain could transform the management of neurological conditions.

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 deeper understanding of a gene that predisposes patients to fatty liver disease may open new avenues for treatment of the condition, according to Yale research published in Cellular and ...