A Perspective on Male Hormones The Yin-Yang of Testosterone and Estrogen Everyone knows that testosterone is the essence of maleness. It is what makes men feel better, look better, and perform better— both physically and sexually. But many people may be surprised to learn

Menstrual Bleeding A Healthy and Necessary Function in Women’s Health Menstrual bleeding is a nor­mal, healthy, and cleansing process. However, one concern expressed by many women is that they don’t know what is “normal” when they experience menstrual bleeding. Understanding how and why

The Skinny on Our Skin The largest organ in our body is our skin. Weighing on average six pounds, it provides a myriad of critical functions and is involved in a wide variety of jobs that affect the entire body. As our body's outer

"Weighing" In On Hormones Everything we read these days warns us that Americans are overweight. According to statistics published by the National Institutes of Health, roughly 55 percent—more than half of the United States' population—is overweight, or even obese. This problem is considered