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High levels of estrogen in womb might increase risk of developing autism

Contrary to popular belief, estrogen hormones masculinize the brain in many mammals. The new findings might explain why boys are more affected by autism than girls.

Estrogen may cause sex differences in methamphetamine addiction

Treatment for the highly addictive substance might have to be approached differently if you're male or female.

Compounds in essential oil may impact hormones, promote male breast development

They smell awesome, but maybe they're not meant to go on your skin.

Recents studies show how coffee is good for your health

The idea that coffee is good for you is not a new one.

A minority of women go through extreme PMS - and now we know why

Researchers have discovered that a minority of women go through severe premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms due to a hormonal abnormality.

Male birth control pill may work by blocking sperm ejaculation

Male birth control pills have been researched for some time, however previous attempts have been found to be ineffective. A new method that concentrates at blocking male sperm ejaculation, has been found to be effective in mice. A drug could be administered orally, just like the female version. Before a male birth control pill can […]

Why are females better at coping with stress? Study suggests estrogen is the key

Society today is becoming ever stressed out it seems. According to a recent American Psychological Association poll, nearly a quarter of Americans confessed to currently feeling under “extreme stress,” however not all of us are as stressed under the same conditions. For instance, there’s a general consensus in the medical world that women are better at […]