A landmark review in Nature Reviews Genetics dissects the rare and common genetic variants that shape human height. The paper ...

extracellular matrix synthesis and hypertrophy. These processes are orchestrated through the interaction of pivotal pathways including parathyroid hormone-related protein (PTHrP), Indian hedgehog (IHH ...

A team of researchers has uncovered a previously unrecognized role of mitochondrial protein synthesis in the maintenance of intracellular iron distribution. Disruption of this process was found to ...

Historical trends and future projections of the number of people with overweight and obesity suggest alarming parallel ...

Surprisingly, they say this is a trend with some truth behind it. 'Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. It is essential in helping our body respond to stress (physical ...

Hormone therapy can affect your skin in several ways. However, the effects depend on the type of hormone therapy and other factors, such as your genetics and the dosage. Estrogen and testosterone ...

Both high and low levels of cortisol -- also known as the "stress hormone" -- can leave you dealing with symptoms that make you feel "off" and unlike yourself. The good news is that there are ...

Robert Vadra has expressed his willingness to enter politics if the Congress party deems it necessary and with the support of his family. He acknowledged the influence of his family, particularly ...

Menopause occurs when a woman’s ovaries gradually decrease hormone production, particularly estrogen and progesterone. This natural process typically unfolds over several years, with most women ...

When cortisol levels are low, the hypothalamus releases the corticotrophin-releasing hormone (CRH), which triggers the anterior pituitary gland to release the adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH).