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 ...

Pregnancy, menopause and hormone therapy may all impact a woman’s lipoprotein(a) level, challenging the mantra of the once-in ...

Philly experts weigh in on how to manage your blood sugar, skin health, sleep, and exercise habits through this season of ...

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 ...

Extract: Forty-five children with newly diagnosed diabetes mellitus were evaluated in terms of endogenous release of insulin and growth hormone using glucose, tolbutamide, arginine and glucagon as ...

UC Davis chemist Marie Heffern is pioneering a new field, metalloendocrinology, exploring how metals such as iron, zinc and copper influence hormones. (Gregory Urquiaga/UC Davis) Metals such as zinc, ...

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 ...

Women benefit immensely from strength training, as it acts as a hormonal anchor through life's changes. Building muscle ...