When laboratory mice suffer brain damage, e.g., from an injection, research group leader Jan Deussing has observed that a certain type of cell always appears and is activated in the immediate vicinity ...

FGF19 triggers the brain to burn more energy and activate fat-burning cells, offering a potential new path for obesity treatments. The hormone enhances thermogenesis and reduces inflammation, but only ...

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced today that the Food and Drug Administration will remove so-called black box labels from hormone replacement therapy (HRT) medications for ...

Theresa Gaffney is the lead Morning Rounds writer and reports on health care, new research, and public policy, with a particular interest in mental health, gender-affirming care, and LGBTQ+ patient ...

This year’s third annual Subtropic Film Festival at the Norton Museum of Art is where indie cinema meets social consciousness — with more than 60 short and long features will spotlight stories of ...

Carly Hataway has spent the better part of a decade trying to understand her hormones. The 28-year-old content creator has experimented with diets and supplements to try to regulate her periods. She’s ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Questions about hunger and fullness come up constantly in my clinic. Many patients try to manage appetite through willpower alone, ...

Hypothalamic obesity (HyOb) is a type of obesity caused by damage to the brain’s hunger-regulating function. While there’s no cure, proper treatment can help improve your daily life and prevent ...

Is it taking you a little longer to recover from workouts? Maybe you’re also noticing some shifts in your sleep quality, sex drive, or mental clarity? It might not be “just stress” or even what you’re ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. William A. Haseltine, Ph.D., covers genomics and regenerative medicine A recent study from Cell inches us closer to understanding ...

In recent years, administering estrogen to males who identify as transgender women has become increasingly common, including among adolescents. Often paired with testosterone blockers, this treatment ...

Oxytocin is often referred to as the “love hormone” or “cuddle hormone”, because it promotes bonding and attachment – both between mothers and infants, and in adult romantic relationships. As a ...