The Latest Breaking News from Estrogen

Humans are not the only organisms that have periods — some animals do too, but scientists still aren't sure why.

Diagnoses for sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, are increasing in older adults. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports the number of people older than 65 diagnosed with chlamydia, gonorrhea or syphilis in the U.S. increased about three-, five- and sevenfold, respectively, from 2010 to 2023. Data also suggests…

As opioid overdose deaths in the U.S. rose dramatically from 2014 to today, both Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Camden, New Jersey, cemented reputations as hotspots of the crisis.

A new study found that a hormone produced in the brains of lactating mice helps strengthen bones, which can potentially treat fractures and osteoporosis.

A newly identified hormone dramatically strengthens bones in lab studies and could eventually lead to new treatments for fractures and osteoporosis.

Researchers have discovered a new hormone, a maternal brain hormone (CCN3) that could be a breakthrough in the treatment of osteoporosis.

Understanding how hormone contraceptives affect mood can help researchers predict who will experience positive or negative effects.

More than 85% of women – and more than 300 million people worldwide at any given time – use hormonal contraceptives for at least five years of their life. Although primarily taken for birth control, many people also use hormonal contraceptives to manage a variety of symptoms related to menstruation,…

Researchers have discovered that women who undergo oophorectomy before menopause may face a higher risk of experiencing reduced white matter integrity in their brains as they age.

EF Education-Cannondale’s Veronica Ewers announced today that she will not be racing for the remainder of 2024.

Menopause used to be a taboo topic in many quarters. Now, it’s frequently in the news.