Tag: pituitary gland

Estrogen regulates the brain’s fear response, protecting against PTSD

An existing body of research seems to suggest that women are more prone to developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than men, despite the fact that they tend to experience fewer traumatic events than males. A new study – performed by researchers from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA, in collaboration with Harvard Medical […]

Growth Hormone Injections: Uses and Side Effects

Hormones play a significant role in the body. They play a part in controlling nearly every major body function, including growth. If their body does not produce enough, a person may need to have growth hormone injections. Different hormones are responsible for controlling various body functions and processes. Hormones control processes such as: Growth and […]