The Latest Breaking News from Hormones

PFAS, now found in nearly all umbilical cord blood around the world, interfere with hormones crucial to testicle development

It confused Gene Simmons, inspired Judy Collins and changed one pop star’s mum’s haircut. Here, musicians recall the impact of the Beatles’ debut single

Research has found a link between sleep and our endocrine system, and the connection plays out with two hormones in particular: ghrelin and leptin. Each has an important role in the regulation of hunger.

TAMPA, Fla. — One week after Florida banned the use of Medicaid to pay for medical treatment of gender dysphoria, newly released data shows the number of transgender children getting such aid remains rare in Florida.

Students say they’re stuck with imperfect birth control solutions.

Among other services, Sandyford clinic prescribes, cross sex hormones puberty blockers and surgery as a solution those with severe mental health problems relating to gender identity.

The first hormonal contraceptive (the “pill”) was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration in 1960. Hormonal contraceptives have since become one of the most prescribed drugs in the world, used daily by more than 100 million people worldwide.

Women live longer than men, but spend more of their life in poor health. Jane Symons takes a look at the gender health gap and asks what can be done to improve the situation

So-called wellness vapes are growing in popularity. Unlike regular vapes (e-cigarettes) that contain nicotine, these products contain vitamins, hormones or essential oils. But they have caught the attention of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) because of the unproven health claims made by many of the companies that sell…