The Latest Breaking News from Hormones

The first hormonal contraceptive (the “pill”) was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration in 1960. Hormonal contraceptives have since become one of the most prescribed drugs in the world, used daily by more than 100 million people worldwide.

Women live longer than men, but spend more of their life in poor health. Jane Symons takes a look at the gender health gap and asks what can be done to improve the situation

So-called wellness vapes are growing in popularity. Unlike regular vapes (e-cigarettes) that contain nicotine, these products contain vitamins, hormones or essential oils. But they have caught the attention of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) because of the unproven health claims made by many of the companies that sell…

Louise McCabe has won a claim of age discrimination

Acne is associated with puberty and raging hormones but what happens when you get it as an adult? Olivia Petter investigates

MIAMI — The Florida Board of Medicine on Friday voted to initiate the rule-making process for minors seeking gender-confirming therapy, hormones and surgery.

Researchers have discovered that stress levels are reflected in how much of the hormone cortisol is stored in your hair.

Sam Wise said she paid just £450 for three sessions at a private gender clinic before she was prescribed life-changing hormones to make her body more male

“The pill” (the combined oral contraceptive pill) has been giving Australian women control over their reproductive health since the 1960s and remains the most commonly used method of contraception by Australian women.

Perimenopause means "around menopause" and refers to the time during which the body makes the natural transition to menopause, marking the end of the reproductive years

Both men and women can be affected by thyroid issues with symptoms that can go unnoticed for years