It's a well-known fact that stress negatively impacts mental health, but the effect of stress on the digestive system is ...

The orexin/hypocretin system, first identified in 1998, is now recognized as a central regulator of energy balance, sleep–wake states, and arousal ...

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 ...

The kick off signal for puberty begins in the brain. Specifically, in the hypothalamus, where specific neurons release a hormone that activates the ...

Discover the connection between thyroid health and yoga. Learn how yoga can support balance in the body, enhance well-being, and what realistic expectations to have for hormone management.

Low-dose hydrocortisone improved verbal learning, memory and attention among virally suppressed women with HIV, who often ...

Specialized brain cells in the hypothalamus act as a disposal route for tau protein, shuttling it from cerebrospinal fluid into the bloodstream. When those cells break down, tau accumulates in the ...