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·April 24, 2017·5 min read

Hormone-Influenced Social Strategies Shape Human Social Hierarchy

Those with higher testosterone levels are more willing to harm others and embark in status seeking behavior, a new study reports.

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·February 7, 2017·6 min read

For Cops, Exposure to Stressful Situations Dysregulates Cortisol Pattern

Cortisol functions differently in police officers who have experienced extremely stressful situations while at work. The disturbances to regular cortisol function may leave them more vulnerable to diseases, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes, researchers report.

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·November 17, 2016·5 min read

Women Who Have Last Baby After 35 Are Mentally Sharper in Old Age

A new study reports postmenopausal women who had their last child after the age of 35 or used hormonal contraceptives for more than 10 years tend to perform better on cognitive tests.

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·November 7, 2016·2 min read

People With Low Oxytocin Levels Suffer Reduced Empathy

Researchers reveal those with low levels of oxytocin as a result of medical conditions perform worse on empathy tasks.

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·September 30, 2016·4 min read

Nighttime Hot Flashes May Spark Mild Depression

According to a new study, a woman's perception that she is experiencing a high number of hot flashes during the night can trigger mild depression during menopause.

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·September 28, 2016·3 min read

Memory Changes Tied to Menopausal Status

Researchers report memory changes in women may occur earlier than was previously thought.

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·August 1, 2016·5 min read

Deactivation of Brain Receptors in Postmenopausal Women May Lead to Lack of Physical Activity

Researchers have discovered a connection between a lack of ovarian hormones and changes in the nucleus accembens following menopause.

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·June 14, 2016·5 min read

Pituitary Tissue Grown From Human Stem Cells Releases Hormones in Rats

According to a new study, rats with hypopituitarism received pituitary cell transplants, which promoted normal hormone release.

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·April 17, 2016·3 min read

A New Principle for Brain Controlled Hormone Secretion

A new study reports on how dopamine can regulate itself.

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·February 29, 2016·6 min read

Sleep Loss Boosts Hunger and Unhealthy Food Choices

A new study reports sleep loss enhances endocannabinoid levels, causing hunger and a stronger desire to indulge in snacking.

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·February 9, 2016·5 min read

Social Hormone Promotes Cooperation in Risky Situations

According to a new study, the hormone arginine vasopressin promotes trust and cooperation in humans who are in risky situations.

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·February 4, 2016·3 min read

Researchers Identify New Syndrome That Causes Obesity and Intellectual Disabilities

Researchers have identified a new genetic syndrome that causes obesity and mental health problems in six families. The syndrome has an effect on the hypothalamus.