Hormones are the body’s chemical messengers. They act on various tissues and organs in the body to change their behavior. For example, the hormone prolactin stimulates the production of breastmilk.

Hormone levels fluctuate like the tides, ebbing and flowing according to carefully orchestrated cycles. These hormones not only influence the body, but can cross into the brain and shape the behavior ...

How an AgriLife Research scientist uncovered the unexpected roles of ghrelin, the hunger hormone, in aging and brain health.

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a medical treatment that aims to alleviate the symptoms of menopause by replenishing hormones like estrogen and progesterone, which naturally decrease as women age ...

This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Hormones are hugely influential in determining how you feel and function. These chemical messengers regulate metabolism, mood, reproduction, and energy.

Male hormones do more than regulate your drive and put hair on your chest. These chemical messengers play a central role in energy, mood, muscle strength, metabolism, and overall vitality. While your ...

Estrogen, progesterone, FSH, inhibin, and TSH are among the main hormones menopause affects. Hormone therapies and other natural strategies may help balance your levels. Menopause occurs when your ...

Male hormones regulate bodily functioning. These chemical messengers influence energy, mood, muscle, fat, health, and overall health. Your body makes dozens of hormones. A few common male hormones ...

This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Hormones play a major role in regulating metabolism, mood, energy, and reproductive health — and imbalances can affect how you feel, though many ...