Hormones

This podcast episode features Robert Douglas-Fairhurst in conversation with Andrew Bicknell, Rebecca Reynolds, and Sadaf Farooqi, who delve into the complex world of hormones. They discuss the nature and function of hormones, their production within the body, and the intricate regulatory systems governing their release. The conversation explores the impact of hormones on food intake, the fight-or-flight response, and the significant hormonal changes during pregnancy. They also touch on the use of synthetic hormones in medicine, the potential risks of environmental chemicals that disrupt the endocrine system, and future directions in hormone research and treatment, including personalized medicine approaches.