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hormone

[hawr-mohn] / ˈhɔr moʊn /


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At the center of all this is growth hormone, which surges during sleep.

From Science Daily

Often called the "stress hormone," cortisol helps regulate the body's response to stress.

From Science Daily

Maan, who is on hormone therapy but has not undergone surgery, feared the bill could also jeopardise access to medical care.

From Barron's

They compared outcomes between those who also used hormone therapy and those who did not, ensuring both groups had similar baseline characteristics.

From Science Daily

It promotes chronic inflammation and disrupts insulin -- the hormone responsible for regulating blood sugar.

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