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hormone

[hawr-mohn] / ˈhɔr moʊn /


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Some peptides, such as insulin, human growth hormone and glucagon-like peptide-1, have delivered transformational therapeutic effects when administered to humans.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

Novo’s success was fueled by one thing: semaglutide, a medication that mimics the naturally occurring hormone in the gut that signals to the brain it’s not hungry, while regulating digestion and blood sugar.

From MarketWatch Aug. 5, 2026

According to Dr Louise Newson, a GP and women's hormones specialist, this change in hormone levels means women can experience a shift in their appearance, sleep and mood during this time.

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

Testosterone is the main male sex hormone, though women, too, have testosterone at lower levels.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

The ability to marry and pass as a normal woman in society are also important goals, both of which will not be possible without feminizing surgery and hormone treatment.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

This biological hoard once dismissed as “junk DNA” or the “dark genome” has turned out to be full of hormones and microproteins that play important roles in directing the body’s systems and processes.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

The arachnid hormones in his body are surging, causing his pupils to turn black and his temper to explode.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

When healthy adipose tissue is lost, the body can no longer manage lipids or release metabolic hormones in the usual way.

From Science Daily Jul. 26, 2026

I’m sure the scientific explanation involves ecstatic brain hormones, leading to an overstimulated smile reflex.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 25, 2026

To the extent that fetal hormones affect brain chemistry and histology, I’ve got a male brain.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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