Hormones In The News
Horrible Hormones! How to Deal
April 2011 - Dr. Nancy Snyderman shared her expertise on hormones and your health on the Today Show recently. She explained that hormones are produced by various glands throughout your body, including your pituitary gland, thyroid gland, adrenal gland, pancreas and testicles or ovaries. All human beings possess these hormones, which help to maintain and regulate your growth and development, metabolism, sexual function, reproduction, energy levels and mood.
Toxins in Baby Food Might Affect Hormones
April 2011 - Does your baby's food contain potentially harmful hormones? According to a recent Italian study, it might. Researchers at the University of Pisa tested 185 samples of infant formula and 44 samples of meat-based baby food and found that as much as 28% contained fungal hormones, or mycoestrogens. These hormones have been linked to infertility in many mammals, including pigs, although their effect in humans is not completely clear.
Short Course of Hormone Therapy Boosts Prostate Cancer Survival
April 2011 - According to a recent article published by Businessweek, men who undergo androgen-deprivation therapy are 50 percent less likely to die from prostate cancer than men who don't. Androgen-deprivation therapy is a type of male hormone therapy that reduces levels of testosterone - the male hormone that accelerates the growth of prostate cancer cells.
Thyroid Affects Color Vision
March 2011 - The human retina consists of two different types of photoreceptors - rods and cones. Cones are the spectral cells that enable us to see colors. New evidence suggests that the thyroid hormone, which plays a vital role in metabolism and iodine absorption, also dictates which visual pigment is produced by these cones.
Cortisol May Help Reduce Some Phobias
March 2011 - If you're living with a phobia, a hormone may be the key to helping you overcome your fears, according to researchers from University of Basel, Switzerland. In a small-scale study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the scientists studied the effects of the cortisol on patients being treated for acrophobia, or a fear of heights.
Hormone Replacement Not Likely to Cause Weight Gain
March, 2011 - According to a recent article published in the Los Angeles Times, hormone replacement therapy is less likely to cause weight gain than contraceptive hormones. On the contrary, scientists believe that an extra boost of estrogen may in fact promote weight loss in menopausal women.
Study: Most Plastic Products Trigger Estrogen Effect
March, 2011 - A few years ago, the bisphenol A (BPA) content in plastic came under scrutiny when studies revealed that the chemical, which acts like an estrogen in the human body, can contaminate foods and beverages in plastic containers. Many plastic manufacturers responded by reformulating their plastics to remove the problem chemical.
Does Genius Have A Hormonal Component?
March, 2011 - Scientists have spent a great deal of time and research money on investigating the pathways of mental deficiencies, but what about the opposite? What causes someone to be gifted or genius? According to University of Alberta researcher Marty Mrazik, the answer may be hormones. Specifically, Mrazik credits high levels of testosterone exposure while still in the womb with "giftedness," or an IQ score of 130 or more, later in life.
Study: Many Pesticides Block Male Hormones
February, 2011 - Did you know that what you eat may affect your hormones? It's true, especially when you're young. A recent study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives looked how pesticides used on fruits and vegetables may disrupt hormones in young men and babies. This study, performed in the United Kingdom and conducted by researchers from the University of London, found that 30 of the 37 pesticides tested contained chemicals that blocked or mimicked male hormones.
Erectile Dysfunction? What Might Be Causing Your Declining Libido
February, 2011 - According to a recent article published by the Huffington Post, erectile dysfunction (ED) is not a natural part of aging. It's possible for men to enjoy a vibrant sex life well into their 50's, 60's and beyond. ED is actually a vascular disorder that can also be an early sign of heart disease. In fact, one of the first indicators of heart disease is a reduction in penile hardness, due to constricted blood flow. According to the report, the lack of blood flow is due in part to endothelial dysfunction.
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