Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder with no known drug treatment up until now. Researchers have finally found tweaking certain hormones could help patients with autism. There were two ...

Medically reviewed by Isabel Casimiro, MD, PhDMedically reviewed by Isabel Casimiro, MD, PhD Syndrome of inappropriate ...

Two newly published studies are suggesting modulating activity of the hormone vasopressin may help treat the social impairments associated with autism. The two clinical trials use different approaches ...

At-home hormone tests can help identify a hormonal imbalance. Everlywell is our best women’s hormone test kit selection, but we also cover the best thyroid hormone test, male hormone test, and more.

Patients with arginine vasopressin deficiency (AVP-D) appear to also be deficient in oxytocin, the "love hormone," suggesting a possible pathway for treating the psychological symptoms associated with ...

A team of researchers has identified for the first time the mechanism linking a mutation in the Shank3 gene with alterations in social behavior. Using a mouse model carrying this autism-associated ...

Lab tests that measure urine concentration and hormonal levels can help diagnose diabetes insipidus, a condition that causes excessive urination. Share on Pinterest Jovana Milanko/Stocksy United ...