In a previous post, I discussed the connection between the mind and the skin. In that article, I called for patients and clinicians to become more aware of the relationship between cutaneous and ...

Doctors want you to stop believing that cortisol is always to blame.

As the flu season sweeps through homes and classrooms, it's not just our immune systems bracing for impact. New research suggests a metabolic switch in the liver also helps sick bodies weather the ...

For example, right before females ovulate — when estrogen reaches its peak — they tend to be more physically active. The ...

Although cortisol is known for its role in the stress response, it has many functions. Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more! “Cortisol does so many things,” ...

Ever wonder why you feel like crying over a pet food commercial one day but can watch a tearjerker movie completely unfazed the next? Or why your weight seems to fluctuate despite eating the same ...

There are more than 50 hormones that regulate key processes—if levels fall too low or rise too high, there can be disruptions to systems throughout the body. While different hormone imbalances have ...

BLOOM (TAMPA) -Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) can be a game-changer for those struggling with hormone imbalances, but preparing your body properly is crucial to prevent unwanted side effects. Dr.

Metabolism and thyroid hormones: a close relationship. Because they have such a big impact on how your body uses energy, thyroid hormones are often called the metabolic regulators. Your body burns ...

In recent years, nanoplastic and microplastic particles (NMPs) have emerged as substantial threats to human health, particularly as endocrine disruptors. The endocrine system is especially vulnerable ...