hormone

GLP-1 medications are designed to mimic a natural hormone that the body already produces, giving a person an extra boost of the “I’m full” hormone, according to Stanford Medicine clinicians.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026

And in 2010, the Bureau of Prisons made a new rule that prisoners could start hormone treatment in prison if it was “medically indicated.”

From Slate ● Oct. 21, 2026

Women have a monthly barometer of their hormone health with the menstrual cycle, described by Keay as a "free monthly medical check".

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

"In order to have healthy hormones, they need to be fed regularly. If you're not doing that and there's an energy deficit, often some of those hormone systems will slow down or shut down completely."

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

“The blood tests will tell us hormone levels. The psychological assessment is routine in cases like this.”

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

The second influence comes from thyroid hormones, which are best known for regulating metabolism but also have crucial roles in growth and development.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026

Insulin, one of the first peptide hormones to be discovered, helps people with Type 1 diabetes and some with Type 2 manage their blood sugar levels.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

Before 2026, the rule has been that if you were getting hormones at the time you’re incarcerated, you’d continue to get them during your incarceration.

From Slate ● Oct. 21, 2026

"In order to have healthy hormones, they need to be fed regularly. If you're not doing that and there's an energy deficit, often some of those hormone systems will slow down or shut down completely."

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

Twisted into yet other shapes, they also form receptors, hormones, and signaling molecules, allowing cells to communicate with one another.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee