Remember when laughter was supposed to be the best medicine? Now a team of scientists has found that physical intimacy may speed up healing. It’s well-established that marital conflict can adversely ...

ATLANTA (AP) — A federal judge has permanently ordered Georgia’s prison system to keep providing some kinds of gender-affirming care for transgender prisoners, although the state plans to appeal.

A Missouri transgender clinic that came under fire for its alleged rush to prescribe hormone drugs to children will end the practice due to a new state law. The Washington University Transgender ...

The combination of physical intimacy and oxytocin seems to boost healing, according to research published in JAMA Psychiatry. The study found that wounds healed faster among couples who received ...

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Women in the St. Louis region will soon have access to a new model of personalized endocrinology care centered on women's health and long-term wellness. The new ...

Peptide hormones are hormones that consist of amino acids. Peptide hormones can be among the intracellular signalling peptides and proteins, and can include insect hormones, gastrointestinal hormones ...

Steroid hormones are a group of hormones, derived from cholesterol, from the class of compounds known as steroids. They are secreted by the adrenal cortex, testes and ovaries, and by the placenta ...

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Some alternatives for hormone therapy (HT) may help manage menopause symptoms. Examples include diet and lifestyle changes, supplements, and exercise. Hormone therapy (HT) is generally an effective ...