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Testosterone for menopause: The treatment is rising in popularity, but does it work?Analysis Women are using testosterone in the hope that it will treat their menopause symptoms, but little evidence supports the approach, experts say.
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Tapeworm drug could help treat endometriosis, mouse study hintsA recent study in mice hints that a modified tapeworm medicine might help relieve painful lesions seen in endometriosis.
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Spaceflight may harm the reproductive system of astronauts' kids and grandkids, early mouse study suggestsThe offspring of mice that spend time on the International Space Station are more vulnerable to external stressors, a new study finds. More work is needed to understand the potential health impacts on human astronauts' families.
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Bacterial 'postbiotic' may help preserve fertility in the aging uterus, preliminary research suggestsA bacteria-derived "postbiotic" may help restore the aging uterus, but experts say it is too early to know whether it could improve fertility as a treatment.
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Military's testosterone screening program could lead to overtreatment and side effects, including impaired T productionAnalysis The U.S. Department of Defense plans to conduct regular testosterone screening of service members, but this practice is not recommended by professional medical organizations.
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What is PMOS (formerly PCOS)? What to know about the hormonal syndromeFACT FILE Learn about the hormonal disorder polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), formerly called polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
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Poll: What do you think of PMOS, the new name for PCOS?Poll Last week, a common hormonal condition that impacts millions of people got a new name. Tell us what you think about the change.
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'The name was inaccurate': PCOS gets a new name after years-long effortPolycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, has just been given a new name that experts say better reflects the nature of the condition.
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Pregnancy quiz: Can you deliver on the science of growing babies?How much do you know about pregnancy? Take our quiz to find out.
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