Transgender youth on puberty blockers and gender-affirming hormones have lower rates of depression and suicidal thoughts, a new study finds

A wealth of evidence supports the protective mental health effects of gender-affirming care, despite ongoing legislation that asserts otherwise.

Arin Collin, Medical Student, University of Washington • conversation
Feb. 25, 2022 ~5 min

Women's health technology could be so much more than period trackers

Many of these digital tools aimed at women are created by, invested in and marketed by men.

Lindsay Balfour, Assistant Professor of Digital Media, Coventry University • conversation
Feb. 2, 2022 ~6 min


Less psych distress later when trans teens get hormones

"We are adding to the evidence base that shows why gender-affirming care is beneficial from a mental health perspective."

Erin Digitale-Stanford • futurity
Jan. 18, 2022 ~10 min

Why do plants grow straight?

Plants need light to feed themselves, so they grow in ways that help them collect as much of it as they can. Sometimes that’s straight up, but not always.

Beronda L. Montgomery, Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology & Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, and Assistant Vice President of Research & Innovation, Michigan State University • conversation
Jan. 17, 2022 ~4 min

Stress is contagious in relationships – here's what you can do to support your partner and boost your own health during the holidays and beyond

Hostile partners can experience jumps in stress and blood pressure after an argument. But there are ways to cool conflicts, even during a pandemic holiday season.

Rosie Shrout, Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Studies, Purdue University • conversation
Dec. 22, 2021 ~6 min

Certain hair products may alter hormones in pregnancy

New research links the use of hair products, like hair dyes, relaxers, and mousses, to levels of hormones during pregnancy.

Michelle Edelstein-Rutgers • futurity
Dec. 13, 2021 ~6 min

Could engineered gut bacteria guard our mood?

Researchers are working toward genetically engineered bacteria that monitor chemical production from inside a person's gut and fix any imbalances.

Brandie Jefferson-WUSTL • futurity
Nov. 17, 2021 ~6 min

No, women aren’t more emotional than men

Despite what stereotypes suggest, men and women are equally emotional, new research finds.

Jared Wadley-Michigan • futurity
Oct. 27, 2021 ~4 min


Busted body clocks mess with fight or flight response

New research in mice finds that the daily release of hormones relies on coordinated body clocks in two parts of the hypothalamus.

Talia Ogliore-WUSTL • futurity
Oct. 5, 2021 ~6 min

Mouse moms teach future pup caretakers how to parent

With help from oxytocin, mice mothers are awesome teachers. The findings offer evidence for the benefits of parenting classes for humans, researchers say.

Modesta Alobawone • futurity
Aug. 16, 2021 ~4 min

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