Steroid hormones, such as progesterone, are able to modify immunity and influence disease outcome. Dendritic cells (DCs) drive potent immune responses, express receptors for steroid hormones, and may ...

BOSTON — Certain ultraviolet filters commonly found in sunscreens induce a calcium signal in human sperm, mimicking progesterone and affecting sperm function, according to study findings presented ...

The measurement of salivary steroids is evaluated as a field method for investigations of human reproductive function. Progesterone was measured in the saliva of women from two ethnic groups living in ...

Many ultraviolet (UV)-filtering chemicals commonly used in sunscreens interfere with the function of human sperm cells, and some mimic the effect of the female hormone progesterone, a new study finds.

For women, during training, there are some days when everything goes smoothly and on point, but others when it goes off track ...

The hormone progesterone holds a pivotal role in a woman’s reproductive functioning. It not only regulates the menstrual cycle but also preps the uterus for conception and helps keep a pregnancy ...

Hot flashes, night sweats and fatigue often get the spotlight, but there can be several other surprising signs of menopause — ...