Research Articles
The Genetic Lottery and Your Thyroid: What Mennonite Families Reveal About Hormone Health
Discover how Mennonite family studies revealed the genetic and environmental factors influencing thyroid hormone levels and what this means for personalized medicine.
The Brain's Desire Switch: Unlocking the Chemistry of Female Sex Drive
Explore the fascinating connection between ovarian hormones and the medial amygdala in regulating female sexual motivation through neuroscience research.
Giggle and Growl: The Surprising Link Between Laughter and Hunger
Discover how laughter affects appetite hormones like ghrelin and leptin, and learn about the fascinating science behind why humor makes you hungry.
The Kidney's Inner Sea: How Hormones Control Our Deepest Blood Flow
Explore how hormones like Angiotensin II and Vasopressin precisely control blood flow in the kidney's medulla to maintain blood pressure and fluid balance.
Not Just Willpower: Why Your Brain and Gut Might Be Working Against You as You Age
Discover how age-related changes in gut hormones affect appetite regulation in adults with obesity. Learn about the science behind ghrelin, PYY, and the gut-brain connection.
Survival Secrets: Why Women Weather Severe Trauma Better Than Men
Exploring the fascinating biological differences in trauma outcomes between men and women based on groundbreaking Chinese research
The Pregnancy Powerhouse: Why Your Thyroid is a Silent Partner in Creating a New Life
Explore the crucial role of thyroid function during pregnancy and the importance of thyroid testing for maternal and fetal health.
The Hidden Hormonal Aftermath of Methamphetamine Addiction
Scientists discover lasting elevated prolactin levels in abstinent methamphetamine users, revealing hidden hormonal disruptions with significant health implications.
The Hidden Conversation: How Rice Plants Control Their Shape
Discover how auxin, cytokinin, and strigolactone hormones interact to control rice plant branching through transcriptome analysis.
The Hidden Link: How Your Hormones Are Talking to Your Gums
Discover the fascinating connection between women's hormones, periodontitis, and systemic health outcomes including pregnancy complications and osteoporosis.