Sex Hormones May Explain Why Men Are Hit Harder By Covid-19

Posted on November 30, 2020

There is increasing evidence that men are at a higher risk of falling severely sick with Covid-19 and are more likely to die from the infection. Just like a handful of other viral infections, sex hormones may help to explain why.

Study shows protective role sex steroids play in COVID-19

Posted on November 24, 2020

A new paper from a UIC researcher shows evidence that suggests sex steroids may play a role in protecting against COVID-19 symptoms.

Low Allopregnanolone Linked To Obesity & Anxiety

Posted on November 13, 2017

There are days when you feel like you could jump out of bed at 6am and do just about anything, and there are days when it’s a struggle to drag yourself from under the duvet before 7.30am. Our mood is affected by a variety of external factors - general life stresses, lack of sleep, your diet - but it’s also determined by hormones.