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 ...

The balance between estrogen and androgens plays a role in blood pressure (BP) regulation apart from the absolute hormone levels alone, according to new data from a review of 14 studies presented at ...

Hormones are a crucial part of the body's signaling system, and the controlled release of these compounds affects tissues around the body. Each of these hormones induces specific responses from these ...

Life is about balance – whether in our diet, careers or as far as our hormones are concerned. Hormone imbalance can wreak havoc on health and hinder important bodily functions, from metabolism to mood ...

Isabel Casimiro, MD, PhD, is an endocrinologist at the University of Chicago in Illinois. As a physician-scientist in molecular biology, she uses her research on diabetes, lipid disorders, ...