I was quite happy on the pill – until the side-effects kicked in Oral contraception involves taking a cocktail of hormones, and hoping for the best. If only there was more research in this area The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2024
Can menstrual cycles trigger seizures in epileptic women? Read this The relationship between hormonal fluctuations and epilepsy has long intrigued researchers, particularly in the context of how menstrual cycles can influence seizure susceptibility in women with epilepsy. This phenomenon, known as catamenial epilepsy, sheds light on the complex interplay between hormones and neurological function. Understanding this connection is crucial for… The Times of India · Feb 6, 2024
What Are Happy Hormones? Ways To Naturally Improve Them In Your Body A certain group of hormones nicknamed "feel-good hormones" or "happy hormones" can shape your mood and make you feel happy. Know the natural ways to improve them in your body. Medical Daily · Feb 6, 2024
‘Rage would bubble out of nowhere’: my battle with a premenstrual disorder For years, Rebecca Seal’s monthly hormones made her life a misery. Finally, she was diagnosed with PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder). But why did it take so long – and what can be done to treat it? The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2024
'Like a stress ball for your body': expert explains how weighted pillows can help you sleep If you're more of a big spoon kind of person, a weighted pillow might be the stress-reliever you've been waiting for. TechRadar · Feb 2, 2024
Hormones and emotions: Impact of nervous and endocrine system functions on mood disorders Hormonal aberrations are considered crucial pathophysiological changes and potential targets for innovative hormonally based pharmacotherapies. Psych neuroendocrinology represents a new approach that integrates psychiatry, psychology, neurology, neurobiology, neurosciences, and endocrinology. This approach focuses on uncovering the impact of nervous and endocrine system functions and dysfunctions on changes in the patient's… The Times of India · Feb 1, 2024
UK ditches post-Brexit Canada trade talks; Vodafone and Three UK merger under investigation – as it happened Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as Canada says UK was unwilling to give access to agricultural products The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2024
How much sleep do you need by age? Sleep is not only important for feeling refreshed, but it is also necessary for the body and mind to function properly. The body goes through critical processes for cellular growth, repair, and maintenance when you sleep. This is essential for the immune system's proper operation as well as general physical… The Times of India · Jan 25, 2024
From straight to curly, thick to thin: here's how hormones and chemotherapy can change your hair Head hair comes in many colours, shapes and sizes, and hairstyles are often an expression of personal style or cultural identity. The Conversation · Jan 12, 2024
Alabama can enforce a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors, appeals court rules A federal appeals court has ruled that Alabama can begin enforcing a ban outlawing the use of puberty blockers and hormones to treat transgender children The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024
Women with four or more children or on HRT at higher risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis Women are three times more likely to develop the autoimmune disease which causes pain, swelling and stiffness in joints The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2024
What is hypothyroidism? Know the symptoms, causes, and treatment procedure Hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland produces less of the thyroid hormones. We all have a gland, which is located in front of the neck, and it's shaped like a butterfly it is present in the neck, just wrapped around the windpipe, which is known as the trachea.… The Times of India · Jan 9, 2024
Why is it called 'morning sickness' if it can happen any time of day? Pregnancy sickness can happen at any time of day or night, but its symptoms can often be worse in the morning. LiveScience · Jan 2, 2024
Need some motivation to start jogging in the New Year? Here’s why the 'fresh and energised' state post-run could boost your sex life The 'fresh and energised' state you get post-jog is the best aphrodisiac out there... GoodToKnow · Jan 1, 2024
Dynamite News · Dec 31, 2023 Study finds how brain cells increases hopes for fertility treatments A latest research has shown how a specific type of neuron in the brain influences the release of hormones that control ovarian function in females. Read further on Dynamite News:
GoodToKnow · Dec 29, 2023 "We're never on the same page" - Why it’s completely normal to feel disconnected from your partner after having a baby Feeling isolated from your partner after the birth of your baby? It's completely normal - here's why it happens and what to do about it.
Inverse · Dec 22, 2023 This Vibrating "Pill" May Be the Next Best Thing For Weight Loss 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.
The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2023 Is perimenopause causing your hair to change? From texture changes to a greasy or itchy scalp, those fluctuating hormones have a lot to answer for. Here’s what the experts suggest
The Conversation · Dec 20, 2023 Fatigue? Unexplained weight gain and dry skin? Could it be Hashimoto's disease? Maybe you feel worn out. Perhaps you’re also having trouble losing weight. Generally, you just don’t feel 100%.
The Conversation · Dec 20, 2023 What happens to your vagina as you age? The vagina is an internal organ with a complex ecosystem, influenced by circulating hormone levels which change during the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, breastfeeding and menopause.
International Business Times · Dec 15, 2023 12 Most Effective Exercises For Weight Loss In 2024 Achieving normal weight is one key to being healthy. For those who desire to lose weight, there are 12 effective exercises for weight loss that you can do in the year 2024.
The Conversation · Dec 10, 2023 I’m trying to lose weight and eat healthily. Why do I feel so hungry all the time? What can I do about it? Benjamin Franklin, one of the founding fathers of the United States, famously said nothing is certain except death and taxes. But I think we can include “you’ll feel hungry when you’re trying to lose weight” as another certainty.
The Walrus · Dec 6, 2023 Why Women Hate the Pill What birth control teaches us about the failure—and future—of women’s health care
The Times of India · Nov 26, 2023 How physical health is influenced by oral health 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…
Dynamite News · Nov 20, 2023 Hunger hormones impact decision-making brain area to drive behaviour: Study 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.