New research suggests certain types of hormonal contraceptives are linked to a higher risk of heart attack and stroke. Estrogen-containing contraceptives — especially the vaginal ring and skin patch — ...

In this retrospective cohort study, investigators assessed whether having stress-related psychiatric conditions influenced how the use of combined hormonal birth control affects the risk for major ...

A new study has linked most hormonal contraceptives to a higher risk of heart attacks and strokes. The paper, published in the British Medical Journal, looked at the prescription records of more than ...

Antonia Seligowski, PhD, of the Neurocardiac Effects of Stress & Trauma Laboratory within the Department of Psychiatry at Mass General Brigham, is the senior author of a paper published in JAMA ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hormone therapy relieves many symptoms of menopause. Ariel Skelley/DigitalVision via Getty Images Menopause can have profound ...

Oral hormone therapy may benefit heart health in menopausal women. A new analysis of data from the Women's Health Initiative found that estrogen-based oral hormone therapy had a long-term beneficial ...

Researchers found that while the menstrual cycle changes heart rate variability (HRV), it does not significantly affect ...

Tracking your menstrual cycle is a great way to keep on top of your symptoms and your health. Whether you take note of physical sensations, like bloating and energy levels or use a wearable to monitor ...

Thyroid hormones play a fundamental role in cardiovascular function. They influence how the heart responds to adrenaline, how the heart uses energy and how constricted or relaxed blood vessels are.