A May 2026 survey of 1,200 women conducted by Mira reveals that 97% of respondents prefer to prioritize understanding their physiological health over merely treating isolated symptoms. Despite this desire for deeper insight, 95% of those surveyed reported feeling forced to manage their own health journeys without adequate professional guidance, leading many to rely on … Read more
Average total testosterone levels in men dropped by 54 percent between 1972 and 2019, according to a multi-country analysis presented at the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology. Led by Prof. Hagai Levine of the Hebrew University-Hadassah Braun School of Public Health and Community Medicine, the research synthesized six longitudinal studies involving 118,593 men … Read more
Older adults frequently experience a decline in appetite and a faster sense of fullness compared to their younger years, a shift driven by hormonal changes, physiological muscle loss, and sensory decline. Research indicates that individuals aged 60 and older consume 16 to 20 percent fewer calories than younger adults, according to data cited by Roger … Read more
Women who have used hormonal birth control or menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) show structural brain differences associated with healthier aging, according to research published in the journal NeuroImage. A study of 459 women aged 65 to 80 found that lifetime exposure to these hormones correlates with greater gray matter volume and cortical thickness in brain … Read more
Scientists are increasingly viewing gut microbes as active participants in hormone-driven cancers, moving beyond the traditional “estrobolome” model to define a bidirectional endocrine-microbiome axis. According to a review published in the journal npj Biofilms and Microbiomes, researchers are investigating how these microbial communities influence the metabolism of estrogen and contribute to the development of breast … Read more
Exposure to glyphosate, the active ingredient in many weed killers, is linked to changes in hormones that support pregnancy and fetal development, according to a University of Michigan School of Public Health study. Researchers observed shifts in estriol, thyroid hormones, and corticotropin-releasing hormone among 752 pregnant women in Puerto Rico. How does glyphosate exposure affect … Read more
New Clinical Guidelines Aim to Reduce Unnecessary Testing for Precocious Puberty The Endocrine Society has released updated clinical practice guidelines for managing central precocious puberty, emphasizing that not all children showing early signs of development require medical intervention. According to the guidelines, published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, clinicians should prioritize observation … Read more
Menopause is a critical neurological transition that significantly alters brain function, according to research published in the journal Menopause. A study from the University of Vermont’s Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine indicates that resting-state brain activity shifts across premenopause, perimenopause, and postmenopause, primarily driven by hormonal fluctuations like estrogen. These findings suggest the menopause … Read more
The Testosterone Paradox: A New Frontier in Glioblastoma Treatment For decades, the medical community has viewed androgens—specifically testosterone—with suspicion in the context of oncology. In many cases, such as prostate cancer, testosterone acts as fuel for the fire, prompting doctors to use androgen deprivation therapy to starve tumors. However, a groundbreaking study from the Cleveland … Read more
The Great Recalibration: Moving Beyond ‘Brain Fog’ For decades, the cognitive shifts women experience during the menopausal transition—forgetfulness, difficulty concentrating, and that pervasive sense of “brain fog”—were often dismissed as inevitable signs of aging or, worse, purely psychological. However, recent neuroimaging data is flipping the script. View this post on Instagram about Moving Beyond, Brain … Read more