Could 3D printed pancreases be the cure for type 1 diabetes? Will AI take over in the IVF clinic? How and why have researchers created a remote controlled adrenal gland? Simon Hanassab, Dr Vicky Salem and Professor Polina Anikeeva are separating science fact from science fiction and seeing how future technology could solve today’s hormone problems. Full transcript and references available in our shownotes: yourhormones.info Produced by First Create The Media for the Society for Endocrinology ..read more

Should I be concerned about growth hormones in a cow's milk cappuccino? Are the plant oestrogens in a soya latte affecting my risk of cancer? Will almond milk damage my thyroid?  Professor Tim Key and Dr Sarah Bath are spilling the tea (milk, no sugar) and looking at the hormonal impact of plant and cow’s milks. Full transcript and references available in our shownotes: yourhormones.info Produced by First Create The Media for the Society for Endocrinology ..read more

Do you ever feel tired and sluggish, and find yourself putting on a few pounds? Or perhaps you’re anxious, irritable, and no matter how much you eat, you're just not gaining weight? Does Dr Google think your thyroid is to blame for all your woes? Dr Pete Taylor, Professor Annice Mukherjee and Professor Kristien Boelaert are tackling the misinformation online about underactive and overactive thyroid conditions. Full transcript and references available in our shownotes: yourhormones.info Produced by First Create The Media for the Society for Endocrinology ..read more

Is type 2 diabetes really a “lifestyle disease”? Why do some people develop diabetes even though they’re eating healthily while many obese people escape the disease? How can your environment shape your diabetes risk before you’re even born? Dr Inês Cebola, Dr Shivani Misra and Dr Lorna Smith are on a myth-busting mission tackling the misconceptions around type 2 diabetes. Full transcript and references available in our shownotes: yourhormones.info Produced by First Create The Media for the Society for Endocrinology ..read more

Do animals recognise when we are feeling the pressure? How can dogs help us when our stress hormones fail? And how has studying stress in horses helped us understand human hormones?   Claire Pesterfield, Michelle Sutherland, Dr Clara Wilson and Dr Ruth Morgan let the cat out of the bag as we ask, “Can my pet pick up my stress?”   Full transcript and references available in our shownotes: yourhormones.info   Produced by First Create The Media for the Society for Endocrinology ..read more

What’s the difference between sexual desire and arousal? How does the contraceptive pill affect your sex drive? Which hormone has recently been found to boost sexual arousal in both men and women?  Professors Kristen Mark, Alex Comninos, and Julie Bakker share the ins and outs of hormones and horniness. Please note, this episode may not be suitable for younger listeners. Full transcript and references available in our shownotes: yourhormones.info Produced by First Create The Media for the Society for Endocrinology ..read more

Hormones: The Inside Story is back for a brand new series! Series 3 will tackle health misinformation head on, busting myths around common hormonal conditions, including diabetes and thyroid disfunction. The series will also reveal some of the surprising ways that hormones impact all our lives, exploring the role of hormones in our diet, sexual desire, and even our relationship with our pets! Subscribe now wherever you find your podcasts.  From the Society for Endocrinology and First Create The Media ..read more

In this episode, Georgia Mills goes on the hunt for happy hormones. Is there a chemical recipe for long-term happiness, and what are the various mood molecules really doing? Plus, an investigation into oxytocin: is it really the biological basis of love ..read more

We investigate the claims that humanity is approaching a catastrophic decline in fertility. Georgia Mills explores whether hormone-hijacking chemicals are to blame for declining sperm counts, how concerned we should really be, and whether there's anything we can do about it.   More info: yourhormones.info Produced by First Create The Media for the Society for Endocrinology ..read more

The menopause marks one of the biggest natural shifts in hormones, which brings with it a huge swathe of potential symptoms. But is there a testosterone-based equivalent? This time Georgia Mills investigates the menopause, the so-called "manopause" and how the stories we tell about our hormones can have an impact on our health. More info: yourhormones.info Produced by First Create The Media for the Society for Endocrinology ..read more