Birth control is prescribed to treat a range of hormonal issues. But women in their 20s and 30s are increasingly pursuing alternative solutions, taking a D.I.Y. approach to health.

Some common hormonal contraceptives are linked to a slightly higher risk of breast cancer than others. This is shown by a ...

Hormones play a vital part in keeping our bodies working properly. But they can also have a powerful – and sometimes negative – effect on our mood and mental health. We all like to think that our ...

Not all hormonal contraceptives have the same effect on the risk of breast cancer. Our results indicate that some progestins – particularly desogestrel – are linked to a higher risk of breast cancer, ...

STUDIO WITH DETAILS. MIN. WELL, DEB, A GASTROENTEROLOGIST AT MERCY MEDICAL CENTER, SAYS IN A NORMAL CYCLE, HORMONES INCREASE AND DECREASE, ESPECIALLY DURING CERTAIN TIMES IN A WOMAN’S LIFE, LIKE ...

Similar to monthly hormonal cycles that many cisgender women experience, cis men also experience hormone cycling with testosterone, a masculinizing sex hormone. Rather than monthly cycles, though, ...

Learn how eating late at night affects your hormones. Discover 9 simple changes to improve your sleep, balance your hormones, and enhance your overall health. Do you ever find yourself looking for ...

Flower fertility depends on an exquisite hormonal balance. In lilies, researchers have discovered that two genes—LoBLH6 and ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reviewing whether to change the warning label on hormone replacement therapy drugs used to treat menopause symptoms, a move many experts say is long overdue.

The release of the “feel-good” chemicals dopamine, serotonin, endorphins, and oxytocin are tied to specific lifestyle, exercise, and dietary choices. Here’s what triggers each one. Spending time in ...

Some people may decide to stop taking hormone therapy for menopause symptoms because they no longer need it or they’re concerned about health risks. Stopping hormone therapy may cause symptoms to ...

She has gained recognition for her bold fashion sense and influential status in the music industry. And now, pop star Dua Lipa has added yet another string to her bow as she celebrated passing her ...