Hormones are chemicals made by different organs, glands, and tissues in your body. They’re an important part of your body’s messenger system. These chemicals send signals to almost every part of your ...

Wendy Wisner is a journalist and international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). She has written about all things pregnancy, maternal/child health, parenting, and general health and ...

If you’ve ever had a hunch your hormones were off, that might be because you’ve been hearing about it everywhere. From low cortisol workouts and cycle syncing to even drinking certain teas, it can ...

You may have heard about hormone-balancing diets and certain dishes promising to tweak your hormone levels. But is there such a thing as a hormone-balancing food? Hormones are chemical messengers ...

University of Michigan provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation US. For up to 10% of women, however, hormone contraceptives can increase their risk of depression. Hormones, including ...