News tagged with hormones and behavior

Behavioral problems linked to cortisol levels

Cortisol, the so-called stress hormone, seems to behave in contradictory ways in children. Some youngsters with behavioral problems have abnormally high levels of cortisol, while others with identical problems ...

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Feb 09, 2011 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (15) | comments 13 | with audio podcast

Bird-brained? Birds' personalities are correlated with their hormone levels

Individuals of Great Tit vary in their levels of curiosity, with distinctions being made between "fast" and "slow" explorers. Mareike Stowe from University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna has now shown significant differences ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Nov 29, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Why dishing does you good: study

(PhysOrg.com) -- Why does dishing with a girlfriend do wonders for a woman's mood?

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Jun 02, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (6) | comments 12

FDA: Kids at risk from testosterone gel

(AP) -- A little testosterone might be good for adults, but it can cause serious harm to children, federal health officials warned Thursday. The Food and Drug Administration said adults using prescription testosterone gel ...

Medicine & Health / Medications

created May 07, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1