Most cases of male prepubertal gynecomastia are classified as idiopathic. We investigated possible causes of gynecomastia in three prepubertal boys who were otherwise healthy and had normal serum ...

A new study from a team at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) is rekindling a debate over the safety of essential oils. The research suggests lavender and tea tree oils ...

CHICAGO--A new study lends further evidence to a suspected link between abnormal breast growth in young boys--called prepubertal gynecomastia--and regular exposure to lavender or tea tree oil, by ...

Repeated use of products containing lavender oil or tea tree oil may spur breast growth in prepubertal boys, experts report in The New England Journal of Medicine. The effects fade when boys stop ...

A study published in this week's issue of the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that repeated topical use of products containing lavender oil and/or tea tree oil may cause prepubertal ...

Regular exposure to tea tree or lavender essential oil has been linked to the abnormal growth of breasts in boys; a condition called prepubertal gynecomastia. New research presented at the annual ...

Essential oils are a popular, at-home remedy for people looking to improve their health and sleep quality. However, a study determined chemicals in lavender and tea tree oils may cause hormonal ...

Lavender oil is renowned for its calming properties, it soothes skin irritations and aids in the healing of scars, promoting a smoother complexion. (Image: Canva) Essential oils play a significant ...

Question: I'm wondering if men should be using lavender. Many articles I've read state that lavender is a male hormone disruptor. Answer: Lavender and tea tree oil were investigated as hormone ...