Abstract The endocrine system comprises glands and tissues that produce hormones to regulate and coordinate vital bodily functions. This article – the last in an eight-part series – discusses the ...

If you've noticed an influx of hormone-related stories in recent years, there's likely a good reason why. As the body's chemical messengers, hormones affect everything from sexual function to ...

Your two adrenal glands sit on top of each of your kidneys. While small in size, your adrenal glands are responsible for numerous hormone-related functions in your body. The adrenal glands are part of ...

Hormonal imbalances occur when there is too much or too little of a hormone in the blood. Common symptoms include weight changes, lower sex drive, and acne, but it depends on which hormone is out of ...

The endocrine system is a network of glands that produces all the hormones used by the body. In addition to well-known sex hormones like testosterone and estrogen, it also secretes important hormones ...

(Beyond Pesticides, October 8, 2024) A comprehensive literature review in Endocrines, published in September, amasses hundreds of studies on endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) that showcase adverse ...

It releases hormones that regulate metabolismMedically reviewed by Danielle Weiss, MDFact checked by Nick BlackmerThe thyroid gland is part of the endocrine system (along with the adrenal glands, ...

Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) is a genetic condition that causes tumors to form in endocrine glands and other organs. Despite not usually being cancerous, these tumors can be very ...