The Latest Breaking News from Hormones

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

The small butterfly-shaped thyroid gland at the base of the neck produces vital hormones that regulates metabolism and controls our growth and development. It regulates many body functions by releasing a certain amount of thyroid hormones into the bloodstream. The common thyroid problems include hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid leading to…

U.S. states should follow Europe’s example when deciding on medical care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria

Dr Hilary Cass defends gender identity services report against ‘significant misinformation’ at health committee

Experts fear children questioning their gender may turn to hidden economy to obtain hormones illegally

Women under 60 can benefit from hormone therapy to treat hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause. That's according to a new study, and is a departure from what women were told in the past.

“… when you’ve got all of those personalities and all that talent and all that youth and a lot of hormones…”

DNA is one of nature’s greatest marvels - a tiny molecule that continues to surprise the complex world it has helped architect. The human genome has a staggering 20,000-25,000 genes and each one has a story to tell - we have only just begun to scratch the surface.

When we think about hormones, the immediate connection to mood swings and growth spurts often springs to mind.