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Health 2020-10-24T00:49:49Z

How to increase dopamine levels and feel like your best self

Dopamine is essential for feeling engaged, capable, and motivated. You can increase dopamine naturally, with supplements, or with prescription meds.
News 2020-07-13T16:44:00Z

Burger King workers went on strike, saying a manager blamed their trans colleague's coronavirus death on 'injecting hormones'

Angela Martinez Gómez, a trans woman who worked at the Burger King, died of COVID-19 on July 6. Her coworkers blame "dangerous" working conditions.
Health 2020-05-23T16:19:00Z

4 common causes of night sweats and when to be concerned

Night sweats are often caused by hormonal fluctuations or medication side effects. Here are the most common causes and when to be concerned.
Health 2020-04-21T19:00:14Z

What causes acne? The 3 major reasons why acne occurs

Acne is caused by excess oil production, clogged pores, and hormonal activity. Here's what you need to know about the major risk factors for acne.
Health 2020-01-06T21:05:55Z

What you need to know about hCG, the 'pregnancy hormone'

HCG is a hormone produced in large amounts during pregnancy, and it's what at-home pregnancy tests detect in the urine.
News 2019-04-05T17:46:00Z

A startup seeded by Silicon Valley's hottest mentorship program aims to bring the first male birth control to market

The company is working on hormone-free contraception with science developed at UC Berkeley. The startup recently debuted at Y Combinator.
News 2019-03-12T15:25:00Z

Asbestos has been found in Claire's eye shadow, highlighting a disturbing 'black hole' in beauty-product safety

Cosmetic manufacturers use chemicals to give your skin a glow, but at what price to your health?
Health 2019-02-05T16:12:32Z

Why love makes you so silly, according to an expert

Being in love can cause you to act differently and, in many cases, downright silly. A psychotherapist told INSIDER why.
Health 2019-01-04T18:38:44Z

Why birth control can make you gain weight

We spoke to experts to find out why birth control can make you gain weight, and why there's more to it than just hormones.
Health 2018-12-10T16:34:19Z

10 surprising ways sex affects your brain

From lowering stress levels to improving your memory, these are the 10 ways sex affects the brain.
Health 2018-10-23T10:19:00Z

The length of your fingers could indicate your sexual orientation, according to new research

The length of our fingers could provide a clue to our sexuality, according to a new study. Previous research has shown how finger length relates to our personality and hormones we were exposed to in the womb.
Health 2018-09-13T09:52:00Z

Men might be able to tell how fertile women are by how nice they smell

A new study has shown how some women smell better to men than others — and it's those who are the most ready for reproduction. Overall, research has shown that scent is an important part of choosing the right person for us.
Health 2018-07-23T16:22:00Z

A CVS pharmacist refused to fill a transgender woman's hormone prescription

A trans woman from Arizona claims that a CVS pharmacist refused to fill her hormone prescription in April, giving no explanation for his refusal. Hilde Hall detailed her experience in a blog post for the ACLU, which has since gained traction online.
News 2018-06-15T16:25:00Z

A new form of male birth control is being tested around the world — and men only have to rub it on their shoulders once a day

Scientists are moving forward with a year-long trial of male birth control gel. Men rub a nickel-sized amount of the alcohol-based gel on themselves. The drug works by suppressing a man's sperm levels, and usually takes about eight to 12 weeks to become fully effective.
News 2018-06-07T11:19:00Z

We stop discovering new music at age 30, a new survey suggests — here are the scientific reasons why this could be

A survey from music streaming service Deezer suggests we stop listening to new music at the age of 30 years and 6 months — a time when we are likely to be feeling overwhelmed by musical choice, and busy with work and children.
Health 2018-05-10T16:43:04Z

Here's why your skin breaks out during your period — and what you can do to prevent it

You might think that your period is to blame for premenstrual acne but hormonal changes are the true culprit behind monthly breakouts. Luckily, understanding how your menstrual cycle affects your skin can help you know when to expect and how to treat acne flare-ups.
News 2018-05-01T10:01:00Z

Your diet could affect when you hit the menopause, according to a major new study — and eating oily fish and legumes could delay it by years

Certain foods could lead women to reach the menopause over a year earlier, according to new research from the University of Leeds.
Health 2018-04-16T21:25:12Z

Here's exactly why you want to have sex when you're on your period

If your sex drive gets higher when you're on your period, you're not alone.
Health 2018-03-01T18:41:32Z

This common hormone disorder can make it tough to get pregnant — here's everything you need to know about it

Polycystic ovary syndrome not only affects fertility, but can also cause complications during pregnancy.
News 2018-02-27T10:58:00Z
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