Hormone levels fluctuate like the tides, ebbing and flowing according to carefully orchestrated cycles. These hormones not only influence the body, but can cross into the brain and shape the behavior ...

Once those hormones are released, they increase activity in the brainstem region that affects attention, arousal, and ...

Summary: A neuroimmunology study uncovered the cellular mechanism decoding why exercise improves neurological symptoms in ...

Infections, chemicals, stress—these environmental factors influence the risk of developing psychiatric or neurological disorders, especially if they occur before birth. The biological mechanisms ...

Hormones are a crucial part of the body's signaling system, and the controlled release of these compounds affects tissues around the body. Each of these hormones induces specific responses from these ...

A new study offers clues as to why exercise can improve neurological symptoms in people with multiple sclerosis (MS).

Growth hormone (GH) acts on many tissues throughout the body, helping build bones and muscles, among other functions. It is also a powerful anxiolytic. A study conducted by researchers at the ...

Researchers identified a specific group of neurons in the hindbrain that respond directly to FGF21, acting as a key pathway through which the hormone influences eating behavior and energy balance.

Scientists have shown how pregnancy hormones alter a brain circuit in mice. The finding helps explain how hormones induce maternal behavior in a range of mammals. There is new evidence that pregnancy ...

A new study offers clues as to why exercise can improve neurological symptoms in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). The ...