Adrenal steroidogenesis is under the control of the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis. Furthermore, metabolic factors including insulin and obesity-related signals may play a role in the ...

Despite differences in study designs and the challenge of asking hungover people to accurately recall their experiences, the ...

A peer-reviewed viewpoint article published today in Psychedelics by Prof. Xiaohui Wang and colleagues examines the therapeutic potential of psychedelic substances for treating stress-related ...

Corticosteroid therapy must be tapered because of its interactions with the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenocortical (HPA) axis. The hypothalamus secretes corticotropin releasing factor, which acts on ...

Hormones are vital for maintaining normal body functions, but scientists are finding they can also powerfully - and sometimes negatively - affect our mood and mental health.

New research reveals how the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped teens’ stress biology, altering hormones, inflammation, and brain activity in ways that could shape their health for years to come. Study: The ...

Kevin Morris receives funding for this research from the Morris Animal Foundation, the Human-Animal Bond Research Institute, and the University of Denver. Jaci Gandenberger receives funding from the ...