Priya Kumar

Image credit: Freepik According to the World Health Organization, obesity is a chronic disease resulting from complex interactions of genetics, neurobiology, and environment. In the U.S. adult obesity rates have doubled in the past three decades from 19% in 1990 to more than 42% in 2022. Moreover, a new study estimates 47% of adults in the U.S. to be affected by obesity by 2035. Consequently, a search for a safe and effective treatment has been an ongoing pursuit. Semaglutide, one of the...

Image Credit: Freepik In the recent decade the onset of puberty in girls is occurring at an earlier age. The timing of of puberty is dependent on genetic and epigenetic factors. The early onset of puberty in girls has raised concerns about what the causes might be and what are the potential risks associated with it. Hormones and Puberty The trigger for the onset of puberty lies in the part of the brain called the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus is a gland that releases hormones leading to...

Image Credit:Freepik What is Perimenopause? Perimenopause also referred to as menopausal transition is a phase in a woman's life marked by changes in the functioning of the ovaries. During this transition, your ovaries produce less hormones. As a result, your menstrual cycle becomes irregular and unpredictable. Perimenopause is a normal progression towards end of reproductive years for a woman. What hormonal changes occur during perimenopause? During your menstrual cycle, a balance between...