Hormones coordinate different body functions by carrying messages through the bloodstream to target cells and tissues. Hormonal imbalances occur through inadequate or excess hormone synthesis, which ...

Poorly controlled thyroid disease with persistent imbalance across trimesters is associated with an increased risk for autism ...

For the first time, scientists have observed the brain throughout the pregnancy timeline, from pre-conception to postpartum. Using precision brain imaging, researchers were able to map neuroatomical ...

I feel like my eyes are always dry.” “My contact lenses suddenly feel uncomfortable.” “My vision goes blurry off and on, ...

Untreated thyroid hormone disruption during pregnancy appears to increase the likelihood of autism in children, shows large study.

Pregnancy acne is common, affecting up to 42 percent of pregnant women due to hormonal fluctuations that increase oil ...

Elevated hormones during pregnancy may be significantly linked to an increased risk of developing cavities, according to a University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) news release dated April 3.

Estrogen—which includes estrone (E1), estradiol (E2), and estriol (E3)—is an essential hormone associated with female ...