The Latest Breaking News from Hormones

In a new study, MIT engineers design an ingestible vibrating pill for weight loss, one that could be a minimally invasive, cost-effective treatment for obesity.

From texture changes to a greasy or itchy scalp, those fluctuating hormones have a lot to answer for. Here’s what the experts suggest

What birth control teaches us about the failure—and future—of women’s health care

Oral health is a strong indicator of various physical health issues, including those that are specific to women. PCOS, menstrual cycle, pregnancy hormones and many un-noticed problems have an impact on oral health in the form of important signs. Moreover, improper oral health can impact one’s physical health, mentioned are…

According to a recent study by UCL (University College London) researchers, a hunger hormone produced in the gut can directly influence a decision-making area of the brain.

The study is the first to show how hunger hormones can directly impact activity of the brain’s hippocampus.

Heavy metals mimic female sex hormones, increasing the risk of extinction for green sea turtles.

Behavioral neuroscientists say it’s important to understand the pill’s effects on the developing brain. 

A new study finds that hormonal contraceptive pills may affect parts of the brain that deal with fear.