By Matthew AdamsReviewed by Danielle Ellis, B.Sc.Introduction to hormones and the nervous systemKey hormones affecting the nervous systemHormones and mood disordersCognitive function and hormonesNeurological disorders and hormonal imbalancesHormones and behavioral changesCurrent research and future directionsConclusionReferencesFurther reading Hormones are a crucial part of the body’s signaling system, and the controlled release of these compounds affects tissues...
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Hormones have the potential to treat liver fibrosis, new study finds
by Birgitte Svennevig, University of Southern Denmark Graphical Abstract. Credit: Journal of Hepatology (2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2023.11.001Hormone therapy may be associated with menopause and fertility treatment, but now an SDU-led research team reports that certain intestinal hormones seem to have a beneficial effect on the processes behind the formation of scar tissue in the liver (liver...
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New male contraceptive does not involve hormones
by Bob Yirka, Medical Xpress Credit: Contraline A team of researchers at a company called Contraline has developed a new kind of male contraceptive. Instead of using hormones to disrupt sperm production, the new technique involves placing a hydrogel called ADAM into the vas deferens to prevent sperm from making its way to the urethra....
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Hormones contribute to sex disparities in bladder cancer, study shows
CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER Male sex hormones interfere with the body’s ability to fight bladder cancer, likely explaining why males experience higher cancer rates and more deadly disease, according to a new study co-led by a Cedars-Sinai Cancer investigator. These findings, published in Science Immunology, could represent a significant step toward unraveling why disparities in cancer incidence, prognosis and...
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Hormones may explain link between excess weight and endometrial cancer
Research unveils possible mechanisms behind the link between womb cancer risk and BMI. FreshSplash/Getty Images The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) recognizes 13 cancers as linked to obesity, and therefore considers some cases as potentially preventable. One of these types of cancers is endometrial cancer, cases of which have increased by 59% since the early 90s in...
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What to know about endocrine disorders
Endocrine disorders affect the endocrine system. This system uses glands throughout the body to produce and release hormones, which can affect a number of bodily processes. If hormone levels are too high or too low, or if the body does not respond to hormones correctly, a person may have an endocrine disorder. Endocrine disordersTrusted Source are...
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COVID-19: Expert review finds multiple links with hormones
New research reviews potential links between male sex hormones and susceptibility to severe COVID-19. Rattanakun Thongbun/EyeEm The European Society of Endocrinology updated its advice about the interplay between hormones, metabolism, and COVID-19. The statement reviews evidence of the additional risks for people with diabetes, obesity, low vitamin D levels, and pituitary, adrenal, and thyroid disorders....
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Body and mind: hormones in the brain may explain how exercise improves metabolism
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA IMAGE: USC ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF GERONTOLOGY CHANGHAN DAVID LEE CREDIT: STEPHANIE KLEINMAN/USC A mitochondrial hormone expressed by cells deep in the brain appears to play a role in improving metabolism and fighting off obesity, according to a new study in mice. A collaboration between the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology...
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Hormones are key in brain health differences between men and women
by American Heart Association Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Medical science has come a long way since the days of “bikini medicine,” when the only time doctors managed a woman’s health differently than a man’s was when treating the parts of her body found under a bikini. Over the past few decades, researchers have uncovered countless ways in which women’s...
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Testosterone injections ‘can trigger drastic weight loss’ in obese men of four STONE
Testosterone injections can trigger drastic long-term weight loss in obese men, a German study has found. Men with an average weight of 18 stone (114kg) saw their weight drop by 4st and 3lbs (27kg) over a decade while having the jabs every three months as part of a study. Their body mass index (BMI) went...