Ever wonder why you feel like crying over a pet food commercial one day but can watch a tearjerker movie completely unfazed the next? Or why your weight seems to fluctuate despite eating the same ...

The discovery of a gut-to-brain regulation pathway in flies calls for additional consideration on how certain medications, especially GLP-1 agonists, can be used to treat obesity and diabetes in ...

A new report published in Frontiers of Endocrinology explores how oral contraceptive pill (OCP) use interacts with the current hormonal status to affect the fear circuit structure within the brain.

As if PMS wasn’t frustrating enough, many people experience debilitating migraine attacks before or during their monthly periods. Hormonal changes — like those seen with menstruation or pregnancy — ...

It’s not uncommon to feel hungrier and have unexplainable cravings in winter. It could be because of colder weather, hormonal ...

Searches for ‘how to balance hormones’ have doubled in the past few years, reflecting a growing awareness of hormonal health. And in 2025, if you’re a woman, it’s hard to scroll on social media ...

Carley Millhone is a writer and editor based in the Midwest who covers health, women's wellness, and travel. Her work has appeared in publications like SELF, Greatist, and PureWow. Balancing your ...

Some research suggests hormonal birth control can affect mood, stress, and overall mental health. The potential impact varies by method and from person to person. All hormonal birth control methods ...

If there’s one thing everyone can agree on when it comes to weight loss, it’s this: It isn’t easy. More than two-thirds of Americans have overweight or obesity, according to the Centers for Disease ...

Growing up with a uterus, you’re taught that getting your period is a sign of good health, with the added benefit of relaying that you’re not pregnant. But periods are costly, sometimes painful, and ...

Period pimples—there’s a lot to unpack there, let me tell you. Mood swings are thriving, cravings for zit-causing sugary foods are at an all time high, and one look at the red bumps taking over your ...

Acne, pimples, zits, breakouts and blemishes: Whatever we call them, we can agree that they are pesky and annoying, and for some, they can be difficult to manage and get rid of. You’re definitely not ...