February 06, 2012: Pancreas May 'Taste' Fructose, Hinting at Links to Diabetes
High-fructose corn syrup is ubiquitous in Western diet, and study suggests it could play unique role

February 01, 2012: Too Much Testosterone Linked to Inflated Ego: Study
Female volunteers less apt to cooperate after taking the hormone supplement

January 30, 2012: Gene Study Sheds Light on Body Clock's Link to Diabetes
A mutation affecting sleep-wake hormone may disrupt blood sugar control, researchers find

January 26, 2012: Testosterone Exposure May Explain Boys' Language Delay
Male hormone levels before birth appear linked to speech differences, study contends

January 20, 2012: Bipolar Drug May Spur Weight Gain, Thyroid Problems: Review
Overall, lithium still 'treatment of choice' but docs urged to watch for and manage side effects

January 10, 2012: Monkeys Treated With 'Love Hormone' Show More Kindness
Two monkeys were more likely to share juice after inhaling oxytocin in study

January 03, 2012: Insulin-Linked Hormone May Also Raise Alzheimer's Risk
In surprise finding, women who had higher levels of adiponectin were more likely to develop dementia

December 23, 2011: Overweight 7-Year-Olds Face Higher Risk of Asthma
Slimming down before that age can help prevent onset of the disease, study suggests

December 09, 2011: 'Love Hormone' May Buffer Kids From Mom's Depression
Anxiety, conduct disorders more prevalent in children with low oxytocin levels, study finds

December 01, 2011: FDA Moves to Speed Development of Artificial Pancreas Systems
Agency suggests more flexible requirements for clinical trials leading to approval

November 28, 2011: Older Women Have More Post-Surgical Breast Reduction Infections
Researchers say lower hormone levels in women over 50 may explain it

November 16, 2011: Women More Prone to 'Broken Heart' Syndrome: Study
Associated with emotional stress, clinical condition mimics a heart attack

November 16, 2011: Side Effects May Spur Men to Drop Tamoxifen for Breast Cancer
Weight gain, loss of sex drive common complaints, study finds

November 03, 2011: Radiation Plus Hormone Therapy Extends Life in High-Risk Prostate Cancer
But, surgery might even improve survival more, expert says

October 28, 2011: For Older Men, Lowered Testosterone May Mean Muscle Loss
Study shows a link, but one expert says that's no reason to try hormonal supplements

October 26, 2011: 'Hunger Hormones' May Drive Post-Dieting Weight Gain
Appetite-suppressing hormones drop while appetite-stimulating ones rise, small study finds

October 21, 2011: Breast Cancer Risk May Rise With High Hormone Levels
Women with elevated estrogen, testosterone and other hormones likelier to get breast disease, study finds

October 18, 2011: Hormonal Treatment of Hot Flashes Still OK for Some: Experts
Estrogen alone, at low doses and for short periods, may be safe and effective, report concludes

October 10, 2011: Shift Workers Show Rise in Stress Hormone
Long-term cortisol levels higher among workers under 40, study finds

September 29, 2011: Modern Shift Work Patterns May Be Less Harmful to Health
Newer schedules may reduce negative effects caused by sleep and hormone disruption: study

September 16, 2011: Research Reveals Why Hungry People Get Cranky
Stress, hunger trigger fluctuating levels of the hormone serotonin in the brain, scans show

September 06, 2011: Aging, Not Menopause, Raises Women's Heart Risks, Study Finds
Hormonal changes not linked to fatal heart attacks in older women, researchers say

September 01, 2011: Smoking Might Raise Sex Hormone Levels After Menopause
Elevated estrogens and androgens could be risk factors for breast, endometrial cancer, study contends

July 14, 2011: Exposure to Common Chemicals May Affect Thyroid Function
Greater exposure to BPA, phthalates leads to lower levels of important thyroid hormones, researchers say

July 13, 2011: For Some Prostate Cancer Patients, Combo Treatment Improves Survival
For men at 'intermediate risk,' radiation plus 4 months of hormone therapy improves survival, study finds

July 13, 2011: Generic, Brand-Name Heart Drugs Seem to Have Same Effect on Thyroid
No difference in rates of thyroid disease with different forms of arrhythmia drug, study finds

June 07, 2011: Age Alone May Not Cause Testosterone to Fall
Study finds declining health makes it more likely

May 10, 2011: Heart Failure, Weak Bones Often Go Together, Study Finds
But the bone-thinning disease is frequently unrecognized, expert says

May 10, 2011: Ring Finger Length Linked to ALS, Study Suggests
But whether this has any effect on risk of 'Lou Gehrig's disease' is unknown, researchers say

May 05, 2011: Can Hormone Therapy or the Pill Prevent Brain Aneurysms?
Study authors say estrogen protects blood vessel walls, but expert questions quality of research

April 25, 2011: Acupuncture May Help Ease Hot Flashes Tied to Prostate Cancer Treatment
Study was very small, but some men got quick relief, researchers say

April 14, 2011: Nervous System Imbalance May Cause Fatigue in Breast Cancer Survivors
Researchers find high levels of stress hormones, systemic inflammation

April 08, 2011: With the Thyroid, Too Much or Too Little Sparks Trouble
Metabolism speeds up or slows downs when disease strikes gland

April 08, 2011: Hormone Linked to Absence of Periods in Women With Low Body Fat
Lack of leptin contributes to condition, but a synthetic hormone may help, study suggests

April 01, 2011: Laughter Not Only Feels Good, It's Good for the Heart
A chuckle relieves stress, improves blood pressure, expert says

March 28, 2011: Stress Hormone Might Help Overcome Fear of Heights
Cortisol plus traditional exposure therapy reduced fear response in study

March 25, 2011: Primary Care Docs Often Overlook Short Stature in Girls
Boys more likely to be checked for a medical cause for height deficiency, study finds

March 24, 2011: High Levels of PFCs Might Bring Early Menopause
Study found exposure to chemicals may disrupt a woman's endocrine system

February 23, 2011: Stress Hormone Linked to PTSD Symptoms in Women
Finding may lead to new ways to diagnose, treat disorder, researchers say

February 16, 2011: Could Hair Loss at 20 Signal Higher Prostate Cancer Risk?
Researchers say these men may turn out to be candidates for screening, but more study needed

February 15, 2011: Fluctuating Hormones Linked to More Severe Bipolar Symptoms
Premenstrual, postpartum, menopausal mood changes may affect women with disorder: study

February 02, 2011: Winning Wrestlers Get Bigger Testosterone Boost After Match
Hormone also rose in those who lost, but not nearly as much, researchers find

January 14, 2011: Bright Lights at Night May Raise Diabetes Risk
Findings may be especially important for people who work the night shift, researcher says

January 04, 2011: Stem Cell Defect Might Help Spur Common Baldness
Finding might someday lead to hair-loss treatments, researchers say

December 30, 2010: Research Sheds Light on 'Starvation Hormone'
Study reveals how adiponectin influences different processes in the body

December 15, 2010: Belly Fat May Make Some Breast Cancers More Likely
Study finds greater risk for ER-negative cancer in premenopausal women

December 03, 2010: Medicare Cuts May Have Spurred Drop in Prostate Cancer Treatment
Use of hormone therapy for low-risk cases fell 40%, study finds

November 29, 2010: 'Love Hormone' May Boost Men's Memories of Mom -- Good or Bad
Study puts brain chemical oxytocin's role in new light

November 22, 2010: Scientists Spot Genes Tied to Puberty, Body Fat in Girls
Some of the 30 newly identified genes are known to affect weight, hormones, metabolism

November 10, 2010: Could a Prostate Cancer Treatment Raise Colon Cancer Risk?
Study finds link between hormone Rx, colorectal tumors, but absolute risk is small, experts say