Microglia (immune cells) and the RANK protein are essential for triggering puberty and maintaining fertility in the brain.

The kick off signal for puberty begins in the brain. Specifically, in the hypothalamus, where specific neurons release a hormone that activates the hypophysis, at the base of the skull, which then ...

Once absorbed by the body, EDCs — doppelganger hormones — have free rein to decrease or increase normal hormone levels, or alter natural hormone production. Thus, EDCs thrift Hermes’ messenger bag and ...

Researchers at the University of Oulu have identified a previously unknown mechanism in humans that may explain why certain medicines and environmental chemicals disrupt the balance of sex hormones.

The presence of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) has been known for more than a century, says Health Minister Aaron ...

Judy Richardson is a system strategist, health researcher, and author of Balance Beyond Burnout: A Woman’s Guide to ...

Hormonal changes during menstruation can cause digestive symptoms like constipation, bloating, and diarrhea. In pregnancy, hormones can relax stomach muscles, leading to heartburn and slow bowel ...

Your endocrine system regulates many bodily functions, from metabolism to reproduction and growth, ensuring everything operates in balance. Hormones are the key messengers of the endocrine system, ...

You may not think about your endocrine system much, but it’s a powerful conductor, coordinating a plethora of body functions. It’s involved in everything from keeping your mood balanced to controlling ...

Wendy Wisner is a journalist and international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). She has written about all things pregnancy, maternal/child health, parenting, and general health and ...