Altogether, the cost total was $8.29 million: While the studies do examine the effects of hormone therapy on health outcomes, no specific research has targeted "making mice transgender" as a ...

HONG KONG -- Li Tai's son was just 5 years old, but the father worried the boy was falling behind. At the time, official reference information showed he was shorter than 97% of Chinese boys his age.

The federal agency that oversees Medicare, Medicaid, and other major health care programs is facing employee firings, flagging morale, confusing messaging, and the specter of additional disruption ...

However, prolonged exposure to stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline can weaken immune defences, making us more vulnerable to infections and even chronic diseases. Understanding the ...

Thyoid storm results from the extreme overproduction of these two hormones. Not all people with hyperthyroidism develop thyroid storm. Causes of thyroid storm include: Symptoms of thyroid storm ...

Insulin is a hormone that allows glucose in the blood to enter cells, providing them with the energy to function. A lack of adequate insulin plays a key role in the development of diabetes.

Hormones may be leveraged to treat and prevent signs of aging such as wrinkles and hair graying, according to a study, "Endocrine Controls of Skin Aging," published in Endocrine Reviews. Until now ...

A growing body of evidence supports the mental health benefits of gender-affirming care for trans youth—including puberty blockers, hormone therapy and, in very rare cases, surgery. Now a new ...

Women outlive men, by something of a long shot: In the United States, women have a life expectancy of about 80, compared to around 75 for men. This holds true regardless of where women live, how ...