Tag

Hormones

All articles tagged with #hormones

health-and-medicine6 days ago•5 min saved

Brewing Health: Coffee Linked to Leaner Bodies and Hormone Shifts in Finland

A Finnish study of 2,264 adults found higher coffee intake linked to lower total and visceral fat, more skeletal muscle, and healthier metabolic markers, plus sex-hormone patterns (men show higher total testosterone and SHBG but lower free testosterone; women show increased SHBG and lower free androgens). Because the study is observational, it cannot prove causation; further research is needed to determine if coffee causes these changes and which compounds might be responsible.

via Science Daily|

#coffee #health-and-medicine #hormones

health8 days ago•2 min saved

Caffeine and Hormones: Heavy Coffee Linked to Metabolic Shifts and Testosterone Changes

A Finnish study of over 2,200 middle‑aged adults found heavy coffee drinkers had less visceral fat and more skeletal muscle, possibly due to caffeine boosting metabolism. In men, coffee was associated with higher bioavailable testosterone and SHBG, but slightly lower free testosterone, while women showed more modest hormone changes. These hormonal shifts may help explain coffee’s link to lower diabetes risk, but the study is observational and cannot prove causation.

via Nautilus | Science|

#coffee #health #hormones

health10 days ago•119 min saved

Obesity drugs spark early hope for PMOS treatment

Early-stage studies suggest obesity drugs may help manage PMOS, a hormonal disorder, offering hope to affected families; further research is needed to confirm effectiveness and safety.

via AP News|

#clinical-trials #health #hormones

health22 days ago•10 min saved

Unpacking the luteal phase: do 'luteal uglies' exist and why they happen

The piece discusses social media stories about the luteal phase, where many women report changes in appearance, skin, bloating and mood. Experts explain these shifts come from hormonal changes (falling estrogen and rising progesterone) that can affect skin, fluids, and cognition. It stresses the need for better education about menstrual cycles, and offers coping tips like staying hydrated, nutrition, reducing salt and alcohol, and staying active, while advising medical help if symptoms are severe.

via BBC|

#health #hormones #luteal-phase

health24 days ago•6 min saved

Married Couples Show Wide Range in Sex Frequency, No One-Size-Fits-All Benchmark

New NORC General Social Survey data from 2024 (1,893 married respondents) show married Americans report a wide range of sexual frequency—from not at all to two-to-three times a week—with the average adult about 53 sex acts per year. While marriage often correlates with slightly lower frequency than singles, there’s no universal “ideal” quota. Frequency tends to decline with age and life stress, and libido can be affected by hormonal changes, thyroid/metabolic health, stress, and medications like SSRIs. For mismatched desire, doctors recommend open discussion and a medical check of hormones, medications, and overall health.

via Fox News|

#aging #health #hormones

health1 month ago•9 min saved

Testosterone Surges Trigger Early Emotional Vulnerability in Preteen Girls

A large longitudinal study of over 5,400 girls from the ABCD project finds that rising testosterone between ages 10–12 strongly predicts later anxiety and depressive symptoms, independent of visible puberty changes; early DHEA spikes (by age 9) and a later estrogen increase may modulate mood, suggesting an 10–12 year window for proactive emotional support to curb mental-health risks.

via Neuroscience News|

#adolescence #girls #health

health1 month ago•5 min saved

Menstrual hormones may heighten ADHD symptoms, UK study suggests

A first-of-its-kind UK study from King’s College London and Queen Mary tracks 50 women with ADHD to map how hormonal changes across the menstrual cycle affect ADHD symptoms and medication effectiveness, using diaries to link cycle phase with focus, impulsivity, anxiety and daily functioning; early accounts suggest estrogen dips can worsen symptoms, underscoring the need for better diagnosis and personalized treatment for women.

via BBC|

#adhd #health #hormones

science1 month ago•5 min saved

Ovaries Age Early, Reshaping Hormones and Immune Health Beyond Fertility

A Nature Aging study in mice shows ovaries begin aging well before menopause, with degraded coordination among eggs, follicles, and endocrine function, plus shifts toward inflammation and immune remodeling. This suggests reproductive aging is a progressive, tissue-level process—not just follicle depletion—and may continue after menopause, with implications for oophorectomy and broader women’s health; researchers are pursuing human tissue validation with Yale collaborators.

via ScienceAlert|

#aging #hormones #immune-system

health1 month ago•4 min saved

New study links several birth control pills to brain tumor risk

A Danish Medicines Agency study using about 3 million women's health data over 25 years found Depo-Provera and five other hormonal birth control drugs are linked to a small, temporary increase in risk for meningioma, a rare brain tumor. The risk is higher during use and largely fades within five years after stopping; the absolute risk remains very low.

via New York Post|

#birth-control #brain-tumor #health

health1 month ago•11 min saved

Hormone fingerprint could speed endometriosis diagnosis

A UK study identifies a distinctive androgen fingerprint in endometriosis, notably elevated 11-ketotestosterone, pointing to a non-invasive blood test that could diagnose the condition rapidly and reduce the current years-long diagnostic delay; researchers aim to develop the test and explore new treatments, with larger trials needed.

via The Independent|

#11-ketotestosterone #androgens #diagnosis

wellbeing1 month ago•20 min saved

Hormones may not drive muscle gains, new study suggests

A recent study found that fluctuations in female sex hormones across the menstrual cycle have little effect on how muscles respond to resistance training, and the researchers suggest this may also apply to male hormones, implying hormones may not be the primary limiter of muscle growth for either sex.

via The Washington Post|

#hormones #men #muscle-growth

well-being1 month ago•22 min saved

Birth and menopause collide: more women over 40 face both postpartum and perimenopause

An increasing number of mothers over 40 report overlapping postpartum and perimenopausal symptoms—mood swings, brain fog and sleep disruption—as hormonal changes from childbirth intersect with aging, illustrated by a 44-year-old mom’s experience after a 2024 birth.

via The Washington Post|

#aging #hormones #perimenopause

health1 month ago•25 min saved

Conan O’Brien reveals how aging andropause is quietly shifting his drive

Comedian Conan O’Brien, 63, describes a quieter, less intense shift in himself that he now attributes in part to age-related testosterone decline (andropause), sparked by a conversation with his mother-in-law. Experts note that testosterone can affect motivation, mood and emotional reactivity beyond libido, though personality isn’t solely defined by hormones. Low testosterone is common with aging and linked to health risks, but treatment options exist after medical evaluation.

via New York Post|

#aging #andropause #conan-obrien

health2 months ago•7 min saved

Eight Simple Daily Habits to Support Hormone Health, According to an Endocrinologist

An endocrinologist suggests eight practical daily habits to support hormone health: manage stress, get adequate sleep with a consistent wake time, engage in some movement each day, spend time outside, eat sufficient protein and fiber, and consider light intermittent fasting if feasible—principles that align with overall health guidance.

via Business Insider|

#endocrinology #health #hormones

health2 months ago•6 min saved

Stress, Sleep, and Hormones: The Real Drivers Behind Unexpected Weight Gain

Weight gain isn’t only about overeating. Stress raises cortisol, increasing appetite and fat storage; insufficient sleep disrupts ghrelin and leptin, boosting hunger and reducing activity; hormonal disorders such as hypothyroidism, PCOS, insulin resistance, and menopause can lower metabolic rate and complicate weight management. The piece emphasizes biology alongside lifestyle in obesity and notes options like GLP-1 agonists and metabolic/bariatric surgery, advising medical evaluation for unexplained weight gain.

via The Times of India|

#cortisol #health #hormones