Hormones coordinate different body functions by carrying messages through the bloodstream to target cells and tissues. Hormonal imbalances occur through inadequate or excess hormone synthesis, which ...

Medically reviewed by Kiarra King, M.D. Pregnancy hormones are amazing and, at times, mysterious things. These powerful chemicals don’t just help your body grow a baby; they also influence your ...

A doctor explains how hormonal changes in a woman’s life, from teenagers to menopause, can impact joint health and ...

A large study suggests taking progesterone before pregnancy — not just after conception — may help reduce the risk for ...

Researchers have identified two forms of estrogen, estradiol and estriol, that may reduce inflammation and protect nerve fibers in progressive multiple sclerosis (MS).

A mother's hormones during pregnancy can negatively affect her child years later, a new study has cautioned. Boys whose mothers had polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) or elevated testosterone levels ...

Researchers from the University of Turku and Turku University Hospital, Finland, and Örebro University, Sweden, have ...

Arthritis is a condition that causes pain, stiffness, and inflammation in the joints, affecting millions worldwide.

When women are pregnant and nurse their babies, their bodies change and various organs, such as the breasts or the immune system, are adapted to ensure the health of both mother and child. This ...