Unregulated online clinic gave teen dangerous hormone dose
The 15-year-old was prescribed the medication without having spoken to a doctor, a court ruling says. Source link
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Device developed in Bristol offers ‘revolution’ in hormone understanding
Scientists say the new device spots early signs of disorders caused by dysfunctional stress hormones. Source link
Stratford-upon-Avon menopause doctor says hormone scam endangers women’s health
Dr Louise Newson warns patients her brand and logo have been taken to illegally sell testosterone. Source link
Sex drive boosted by hormone kisspeptin in trials
The NHS website says low sex drive is quite common and can be caused by a variety of factors, including relationship problems, stress, erectile dysfunction or vaginal dryness, lower hormone levels during the menopause and tiredness after having a baby. Source link
Prostate cancer: Hormone drug gave me years of good health, patient says
A man with prostate cancer says being in a hormone drug trial has given him “years of good health”. Source link
Hormone replacement therapy and menopause: What you need to know about HRT
HRT can help with menopausal symptoms. If you’re thinking about taking it, here’s what you need to consider. Source link
‘Love Hormone’ No Help for Troubled Relationships: Study
Aug. 1, 2022 – Nasal sprays that contain the “love hormone” oxytocin have been marketed as a potential cure-all to improve emotional connection with others and even save troubled relationships. But a new study from the United Kingdom suggests otherwise, revealing that oxytocin spray does not make young healthy men more able to recognize emotions. … Read more
Leptin Hormone & Supplements: Do They Work for Obesity & Weight Loss?
Curious about leptin? Here are the facts behind some frequently asked questions. What is leptin? Leptin is a hormone. Those are chemical messengers that help different body parts work together. Leptin sends a signal to your brain that helps you feel full and less interested in food. You may hear it called a satiety hormone. … Read more
Insulin Isn’t the Only Blood Sugar Regulator
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Jan. 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Scientists have known for 100 years that insulin is the body’s main mechanism for controlling blood sugar levels, but researchers have now discovered a second hormone does the same job a bit differently — and they say it could be a new target … Read more
‘Love Hormone’ Could Hold Key to Treating COVID
By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The so-called love hormone, oxytocin, may be worth investigating as a treatment for COVID-19, a new study suggests. One of the most serious complications of infection with the new coronavirus is a “cytokine storm,” in which the body attacks … Read more