Once absorbed by the body, EDCs — doppelganger hormones — have free rein to decrease or increase normal hormone levels, or ...

Microglia (immune cells) and the RANK protein are essential for triggering puberty and maintaining fertility in the brain.

Early intervention in childhood obesity can significantly reduce future health risks and promote sustainable weight ...

The event was co-sponsored by the Fertility Education and Medical Management Foundation, a U.S.-based group that created an ...

The field of perinatal mental health is increasingly acknowledging the significant influence of maternal endocrine and metabolic disorders on psychological ...

Nearly 40% of nonorganic fruits and vegetables grown in California contain traces of pesticides that are also PFAS, or ...

Nearly 40% of California-grown nonorganic produce has residues from PFAS pesticides — potentially toxic “forever chemicals” that can remain in the body for years.

The kick-off signal for puberty begins in the brain. Specifically, in the hypothalamus, where specific neurons release a hormone that activates the hypophysis, at the base of the skull, which then ...

I often research and write about plastics in the home, and the net result has been me ditching my plastic cutting board and storage containers. I also use mostly wooden and metal utensils, but up ...

Early life stress may set the stage for long-term digestive problems by disrupting the gut-brain connection. Studies in both ...

In reptiles, a simple temperature change can determine whether an egg develops into a male or female. This process is ...

As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes developing economies, it raises familiar risks of disruption, misinformation, and surveillance—but also promises many potential benefits. Recent examples ...