Whether at your annual physical or through one of the many direct-to-consumer companies offering lab tests these days, getting your blood work done can be an effective way to gain deeper insight into ...

Medically reviewed by Melissa Nieves, LND Key Takeaways Foods high in estrogen (phytoestrogens) include soy, other legumes, nuts, seeds, cruciferous vegetables, certain fruits, and whole ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Having bloodwork done is like getting the inside scoop on your health. But if your panel comes back with ...

Estrogen is a sex hormone that plays an important role in reproductive health and overall well-being in females and males. While it’s often associated with female reproductive health, estrogen is ...

Postmenopausal women with elevated estrogen levels are at increased risk of developing dementia, and those who also have diabetes may face an even greater threat of cognitive decline, a new study ...

In the past few years, a team of scientists from the University of Cambridge have explored the correlation between testosterone and autism, with some evidence to boot. But now, new research is showing ...

A new study from researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago shows that high estrogen levels may make alcohol more rewarding to female mice. The study, published in the Journal of ...

Men with naturally high levels of the female hormone estrogen may have a greater risk of developing breast cancer, according to research by an international collaboration. This is the first time a ...

In a new study, the female hormone estrogen appeared to promote binge drinking in women. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News A woman's binge drinking might be related to her hormones. The female ...

Women seem more susceptible than men to the carcinogenic effects of tobacco smoke, research has indicated. New findings suggest that estrogen may also play a role. When estrogen is present, some cells ...