Though it remains a prime pathological hallmark of Alzheimer disease, Aβ amyloid has yet to convincingly prove itself as the major toxic species driving AD. Until such evidence emerges, some ...

Male hormones regulate bodily functioning. These chemical messengers influence energy, mood, muscle, fat, health, and overall ...

The endocrine system is made of glands that produce hormones (chemical messengers), which all have different jobs in the body. An endocrine disorder occurs when your endocrine system produces too much ...

Hormones are secreted in the body by several glands that are essential for the growth, development, reproduction, etc. They are the chemical substances which coordinate the activities of living ...

Growth hormone is widely used clinically to promote growth and anabolism and for other purposes. Its actions are mediated via the growth hormone receptor, both directly by tyrosine kinase activation ...

The hormones in your body that launched you into puberty and controlled your monthly period can play a role in breast cancer. Most breast cancers -- about 70% -- are sensitive to the hormones estrogen ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kim Elsesser covers issues that impact women in the workplace. Menopause symptoms aren’t only uncomfortable, but they can also ...

Many doctors agree with the Food and Drug Administration’s recent decision to remove the black box warnings on at least some ...