At its core, Ayurveda reminds us that hormonal health is not about quick fixes. It is about balancing what we eat, how we ...

A new report published in Frontiers of Endocrinology explores how oral contraceptive pill (OCP) use interacts with the current hormonal status to affect the fear circuit structure within the brain.

Ever wonder why you feel like crying over a pet food commercial one day but can watch a tearjerker movie completely unfazed the next? Or why your weight seems to fluctuate despite eating the same ...

The discovery of a gut-to-brain regulation pathway in flies calls for additional consideration on how certain medications, especially GLP-1 agonists, can be used to treat obesity and diabetes in ...

This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Key Takeaways: Hormones like insulin, cortisol, thyroid hormones, and ...

Carley Millhone is a writer and editor based in the Midwest who covers health, women's wellness, and travel. Her work has appeared in publications like SELF, Greatist, and PureWow. Balancing your ...

Some research suggests hormonal birth control can affect mood, stress, and overall mental health. The potential impact varies by method and from person to person. All hormonal birth control methods ...

Long-term birth control use can temporarily affect your hormone rhythm, ovulation and cycle regularity. While it's a safe and effective method of contraception, it's essential to be aware of potential ...

If you just stopped taking hormonal birth control, your body and brain might feel all over the place. Maybe you’re having mood swings or getting serious acne and irregular periods. These ...

Growing up with a uterus, you’re taught that getting your period is a sign of good health, with the added benefit of relaying that you’re not pregnant. But periods are costly, sometimes painful, and ...

As misinformation about women’s health spreads faster than ever, doctors say new research on the risks of hormonal birth control underscores the challenge of communicating nuance in the social media ...

Acne, pimples, zits, breakouts and blemishes: Whatever we call them, we can agree that they are pesky and annoying, and for some, they can be difficult to manage and get rid of. You’re definitely not ...