The study, published in Cell Reports, has shown prolactin—a key pregnancy hormone—acts within the brain's hypothalamus to help regulate core body temperature throughout gestation.

“The prolactin pathway in the brain may be a mechanism that helps mammals adapt to future thermal challenges.” Reference: Ladyman SR, Georgescu TR, Stewart AM, et al. Prolactin modulation of ...

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A history of brain surgery or cranial radiotherapy can also lead to high prolactin levels. Other causes include kidney and liver failure and polycystic ovary syndrome .

Is breast tenderness a sign of pregnancy? Yes, breast tenderness can be one of the earliest signs of pregnancy. It usually starts around 4 to 6 weeks and lasts through the first trimester. Why are my ...

Coffee can help you stay awake. But what does caffeine actually do to your brain once you're asleep? Using AI, a team of researchers has an answer: it affects the brain's 'criticality'.

Gene delivery systems can target specific brain cells, a breakthrough that could lead to treatments for Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.

After decades of antipsychotic drugs, a new FDA-approved treatment for schizophrenia targets a different brain system—with ...