How an AgriLife Research scientist uncovered the unexpected roles of ghrelin, the hunger hormone, in aging and brain health.

Ghrelin, called the hunger hormone, tells your brain it's time to eat when your stomach is empty. Ghrelin can make it hard to lose weight because it may increase appetite and decrease metabolism when ...

Recent research findings put a spotlight on the link between human growth hormone (HGH) and Alzheimer’s disease. Could taking HGH increase your risk of Alzheimer’s? Ultimately, scientists say they ...

Estrogenics (endocrine disruptors) bind to hormone receptors, mimicking natural estrogen and altering cellular function. Ubiquitous sources include plastics (BPA, phthalates), pesticides, and personal ...

The placenta and the hormones it produces may have played a crucial role in the evolution of the human brain, while also leading to the behavioral traits that have made human societies able to thrive ...

The hours between dinner and bedtime represent a critical window that shapes hormonal patterns far more than most people realize. While daytime habits receive abundant attention, emerging research ...