Hormones are chemical messages that send signals throughout the body. They work slowly and affect body growth, development, metabolism, sexual function, mood, and other functions. Many medications are ...

Insulin sensitivity refers to how your body responds to the insulin hormone that helps regulate blood sugar. "The body only ...

More than 500 million people worldwide suffer from diabetes. Roughly 2.6 billion are overweight. Something that both groups have in common is that the hormone insulin does not work nearly as well for ...

Perimenopausal fasting insulin and body mass index (BMI) are associated with distinct menopausal changes, according to a new study.

The hormone adrenomedullin disrupts insulin signaling in blood vessel cells, contributing to systemic insulin resistance in obesity-associated type 2 diabetes, according to a new study. Blocking ...

Everything from your metabolism to your fertility is controlled by hormones. There are more than 50 hormones in the human body, and some are really good at one job, while others multitask. Sound ...

Insulin has been the primary way of treating diabetes and other high blood sugar conditions for nearly a century. Now, researchers say a molecule made in fat tissue could pave the way for new diabetes ...

Research has identified a mechanism through which insulin-like growth factors facilitate brain plasticity. The insulin super-family of hormones, including insulin, insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1), ...

Cystic fibrosis is well-known for attacking the lungs through thick blockages of mucus, but those with the condition often also develop diabetes because of the way cystic fibrosis can affect the ...

More than 500 million people worldwide suffer from diabetes. Roughly 2.6 billion are overweight. Something that both groups have in common is that the hormone insulinhormones does not work nearly as ...

Struggling with hormonal changes after 40? Dr Pramod Tripathi reveals one everyday vegetable that may support hormone balance naturally.