A Florida State University biologist and mathematician have joined forces to find out exactly how the brain oversees the secretion of the hormone prolactin from the pituitary gland, research that ...

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 ...

Oxytocin is both a hormone and a neurotransmitter. Hormones travel through the blood and act on cells. Electrical signals in your brain and nerves cause chemicals called neurotransmitters to release ...

Have you ever wondered how easily you perceive and interpret your newborn’s cues and needs? Oxytocin, also known as the “love ...

Prolactin is a hormone involved in milk production in mammals. Levels typically increase during pregnancy. High prolactin levels outside pregnancy may indicate an underlying health problem. Prolactin ...