Latest Hormonal Research

Melatonin, traditionally recognized for its role in sleep regulation, emerges as a multifaceted agent with potential therapeutic applications across a broad spectrum of medical conditions.

This study sheds light on how night shift work and exposure to light at night can suppress the body's production of melatonin, a crucial sleep hormone.

This study explores how caffeine affects stress levels during virtual reality-based active shooter training. The findings suggest that caffeine may intensify certain stress markers.

This study delves into how performance-related pay might up the stress ante in workplaces, especially when it's paired with close monitoring. Surprisingly, fixed pay with minimum performance criteria might actually stir more stress under such scrutiny.

This study explores how cortisol influences brain connectivity in depressed women, showing potential paths for innovative treatments.

This study explores breakthrough methods for delivering drugs directly to the brain without surgery, focusing on overcoming the blood-brain barrier, a major challenge in treating neurological conditions.

A recent study demonstrates that adding melatonin to pulmonary rehabilitation significantly improves the functional capacity, health status, and quality of life in COPD patients.

The study investigates the connection between cortisol, a stress-related hormone, and its effects on patients' nutrition and health outcomes, revealing how elevated levels can signal greater risks and influence treatment responses.

This study explores how a standardized Ashwagandha root extract significantly improves stress, anxiety, and overall quality of life in adults by naturally modulating stress hormones.

This recent study delves into how melatonin treatment can significantly improve sleep, mood, and overall life quality for women going through perimenopause, without leading to serious side effects.

This study reveals that stress hormones can improve our memory for emotional events, a finding that could have significant implications for understanding memory processes.

The study reveals how yoga significantly reduces stress indicators like heart rate and blood pressure among female college students during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting yoga's potential as a simple yet effective stress management tool.

The study delves into how multitasking and work interruptions, typical in digital environments, trigger biological stress. It highlights the unique stress responses without delving into overly technical jargon.

This study reveals that drinking matcha green tea can enhance muscle strength and reduce fatigue during resistance training. It also positively affects gut microbiota, aiding in better muscle adaptation.

This study reveals that Virtual Reality Distraction (VRD) can significantly lower dental anxiety in children during preventative care by engaging them in a virtual world, making the experience less daunting.

This study explores the link between social stress and loneliness, showing that social exclusion can affect stress responses in young women, particularly those feeling lonely.

The research explores how stress impacts our body's hormonal response during interactions with others, particularly focusing on the effects of stress and relationship status on hormones like cortisol and testosterone during social encounters.

This study investigates how emotional and social factors affect stress-related cortisol levels in young individuals with obesity. It reveals that certain psychological traits, like difficulty in expressing emotions and avoidance in relationships, can influence how stress impacts their body.

This research explores how blue light filtering software can enhance sleep quality and regulate emotions by adjusting our exposure to blue light from screens, which is especially beneficial during the evening and nighttime.

This study explores how morning light therapy can significantly improve sleep quality and reduce daytime sleepiness in adults with insomnia, offering a simple, non-invasive treatment option.

This study reveals that melatonin significantly improves symptoms and quality of life in individuals with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), particularly those suffering from sleep disorders.

This study explores how stress impacts our ability to anticipate others' actions. It found that stress doesn't change how we understand others' beliefs but makes us more likely to expect people to act based on past behaviors rather than current intentions.

This study reveals that taking melatonin before exercise can reduce oxidative stress and enhance antioxidant levels in patients undergoing hemodialysis, making it a potential strategy for improving their health outcomes.

The study explored a technique called mental contrasting with implementation intentions (MCII) aimed at enhancing sleep quality and reducing stress. Unlike traditional sleep hygiene advice, this approach did not significantly alter sleep or stress markers, suggesting its limitations in controlling sleep-related behaviors.

Melatonin, more than just a sleep hormone, holds promise in kidney disease treatment. Its powerful antioxidant properties may safeguard kidney health, offering a ray of hope for those affected.

A recent study reveals that music therapy significantly improves mood and reduces stress in children and adolescents with ADHD, by enhancing serotonin levels and decreasing cortisol.

This study delves into melatonin's influence on hair follicles, exploring its potential to enhance human hair growth, particularly in addressing androgenetic alopecia.

This study found that tailored sleep and light therapy can significantly enhance mood in pregnant and postpartum women by adjusting their melatonin levels. This approach offers a non-medical treatment option that is both effective and easy to apply at home.

This research highlights melatonin's significant role beyond sleep regulation, showcasing its protective, immunomodulatory, and anti-aging effects on the skin, particularly in allergic and inflammatory conditions.

Recent studies shed light on melatonin's potential beyond sleep regulation, highlighting its significant anti-inflammatory effects on brain cells, particularly microglia, in complex brain environments.

Recent research has shown that stress can make people more sensitive to bad smells. The study explored how stress affects our perception of different odors.

This study investigated the impact of traffic-related air pollution on health during commutes and whether cabin air filtration can help. It found that filtering air inside vehicles significantly reduced exposure to harmful pollutants and improved indicators related to heart health, stress levels, and mental sharpness.

Imagine a natural body chemical, known mostly for its role in sleep, also holding the key to fighting heart disease. That's what recent research into melatonin, a hormone your body makes at night, suggests. This tiny molecule is not just about getting a good night's sleep; it could be a warrior against heart issues by protecting the energy factories inside our cells.

A recent study explored melatonin's effectiveness in treating children with stomach pain related to functional abdominal pain disorders. The research combined melatonin with a probiotic, showing promising results for easing discomfort.

The study explored how perceived social exclusion impacts empathy in women with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) compared to healthy individuals, revealing unique emotional responses without cortisol changes.

Discover how two well-known hormones, serotonin and melatonin, play crucial roles beyond their typical functions, impacting the health of the lower gastrointestinal tract, particularly in conditions like ulcerative colitis.

This research found that children born extremely preterm may have altered stress responses affecting their memory and attention, potentially leading to learning difficulties.

The study revealed that melatonin significantly reduced nocturia episodes and improved sleep quality in elderly women, making it a safe and effective treatment option.