The pituitary gland is a pea-sized endocrine gland that is situated in the middle of the skull base and kept protected within a bony cavity called the sella turcica. It plays an essential role in ...

From human development to certain diseases developing, hormones can affect the body in several ways. “Hormones are chemical messengers that are normally created in one part of the body and go to ...

In the largest human study to date on the topic, researchers have uncovered evidence of the possible influence of human sex hormones on the structure and function of the right ventricle of the heart.

Sex hormones influence the structure and function of the brain, but little is known about the effect of hormone therapies (HT) on changes in the brain during menopause. A new study shows smaller ...

Hormones function as the body’s chemical messengers, orchestrating nearly every physiological process from metabolism and mood to reproduction and sleep. When these powerful compounds fall out of ...

Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) prompts the thyroid gland to increase hormone production. Your body uses TSH to control thyroid hormone levels. TSH ensures you have the thyroid hormones to regulate ...

Many women blame sugar for weight gain, mood swings, bloating, and thyroid trouble. Cutting sweets often feels like the right ...

A class of chemicals, likely in products all over many homes in the United States, could be impacting your hormone health.Related video above: Here’s why you might be feeling stressed out in the ...

Your hormones are having a complete meltdown, and the solution isn’t hiding in some expensive doctor’s office or specialty pharmacy. It’s sitting in your refrigerator and pantry right now, waiting for ...