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Hormones

Hormonal health, testosterone, estrogen, thyroid, cortisol, and endocrine research

185 articles

Simple Urine Cortisol Test May Pinpoint Dangerous Cushing's Subtype
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Simple Urine Cortisol Test May Pinpoint Dangerous Cushing's Subtype

A Spanish multicenter study finds urinary cortisol thresholds can reliably distinguish two life-threatening forms of Cushing's syndrome.

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May 2, 2026 0
Endocrine Reprogramming: Precision Hormonal Interventions for Maximum Healthspan
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Endocrine Reprogramming: Precision Hormonal Interventions for Maximum Healthspan

A mechanistic deep dive into hormone replacement therapy evidence, growth hormone secretagogues, DHEA pharmacology, and cutting-edge endocrine reprogramming strategies — with clinical trial data and actionable protocols.

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May 2, 2026 0
The Hormonal Clock: How Insulin, IGF-1, Cortisol & Sex Hormones Shape Your Aging Rate
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The Hormonal Clock: How Insulin, IGF-1, Cortisol & Sex Hormones Shape Your Aging Rate

Explore how four key hormonal systems shift across your lifespan, interact with metabolism, and accelerate or slow the biological clock — with mechanistic detail on the pathways involved.

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May 2, 2026 0
How Growth Hormone and IGF-1 Actually Work: A Mechanistic Walkthrough
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How Growth Hormone and IGF-1 Actually Work: A Mechanistic Walkthrough

Go beyond the basics and explore the molecular machinery behind GH and IGF-1 signaling — from receptor activation to downstream effects on metabolism, muscle, and lifespan.

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May 2, 2026 0
Klotho Signaling Pathways: How This Protein Talks to Your Cells
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Klotho Signaling Pathways: How This Protein Talks to Your Cells

Go beyond the basics and explore the molecular machinery behind Klotho — how it activates longevity pathways, suppresses aging signals, and why its decline may be a root cause of age-related disease.

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May 2, 2026 0
Boosting Autophagy in Ovarian Support Cells Reverses Reproductive Aging in Flies
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Boosting Autophagy in Ovarian Support Cells Reverses Reproductive Aging in Flies

UCSF researchers show that enhancing autophagy in a small population of ovarian somatic cells restores egg production and delays aging.

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May 1, 2026 0
Cushing's Disease Leaves Lasting Protein Abnormalities Even After Years of Remission
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Cushing's Disease Leaves Lasting Protein Abnormalities Even After Years of Remission

Even after 4+ years in remission, Cushing's disease patients retain abnormal plasma protein profiles linked to coagulation and cardiovascular risk.

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May 1, 2026 0
Correction Issued for Levothyroxine Fasting Trial Published in Early 2026
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Correction Issued for Levothyroxine Fasting Trial Published in Early 2026

A correction has been issued for a randomized clinical trial comparing fasting vs. nonfasting levothyroxine dosing in hypothyroidism.

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Apr 30, 2026 0
AI and Better Assays Are Closing Acromegaly's 10-Year Diagnostic Gap
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AI and Better Assays Are Closing Acromegaly's 10-Year Diagnostic Gap

Acromegaly goes undiagnosed for up to a decade. New AI tools and refined hormone assays may finally change that.

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Apr 30, 2026 0
Female Reproductive Organs Age at Different Rates, Study Finds
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Female Reproductive Organs Age at Different Rates, Study Finds

A landmark multi-omics study maps how the ovary, uterus, and vagina age on distinct timelines, with menopause as a critical inflection point.

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Apr 30, 2026 0
Low Testosterone Under Stress Is Often Reversible, Not True Hypogonadism
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Low Testosterone Under Stress Is Often Reversible, Not True Hypogonadism

New research argues stress-induced testosterone drops are a central brain adaptation, not testicular failure — with major clinical implications.

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Apr 28, 2026 0
Bardet-Biedl Syndrome in Children Shows Obesity but Milder Hormonal Deficits Than Adults
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Bardet-Biedl Syndrome in Children Shows Obesity but Milder Hormonal Deficits Than Adults

A 135-patient pediatric study finds obesity and short stature dominate BBS, while hypogonadism and hypothyroidism remain rare in childhood.

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Apr 28, 2026 0
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