The hormone prolactin has long been understood to play a vital role in breast growth and development and the production of milk during pregnancy. But a pair of recent studies conducted at VCU Massey ...

Prolactin is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland. High levels can affect sexual and reproductive health. They may result from medication use, health conditions, or prolactinomas. Prolactin plays ...

Research has discovered a role for prolactin, the hormone that stimulates milk production in nursing mothers, in the bond between parents. The study on cotton-top tamarins found a link between ...

Prolactin is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland, which is located near the bottom of the brain. Its production is controlled by other hormones called prolactin-inhibiting factors, which include ...

Many symptoms women experience, from fatigue to mood changes, may be linked to underlying health issues. Dr Vynetta D, Head of Pathology at Orange Health Labs, highlights 10 important tests that help ...

Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers among women worldwide, and researchers have long sought to understand the myriad factors that may influence its development. Among these factors, ...

What are the hormonal correlates of paternal care? Across many animals, the two most commonly found correlates of paternal care are lower testosterone levels and higher prolactin levels. While that ...

Pituitary adenomas are tumors that start in your pituitary gland. They’re usually noncancerous and grow slowly. Prolactinomas are pituitary adenomas that secrete the hormone prolactin. Pituitary ...

Predictive value of the modified systemic inflammation score in patients undergoing curative resection of squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus.