Out of 191 health inspections conducted in New York City last week, 58%, or 111 establishments received an "A" grade, according to new reports released by the New York City Health Department. The city ...

Endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs) are a group of emergent pollutants that affect the endocrine system. EDCs can cause harm to humans and animals and unbalance the aquatic ecosystem even at low ...

Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) is a group of rare genetic diseases characterized by the occurrence of multiple tumors of the endocrine system in the same patient. The first MEN described was MEN1, ...

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That unexpected ingredient is something called a plasticizer: a chemical used to make plastic more flexible and durable. Today, plasticizers—the most common of which are called phthalates—show up ...

Our outfits contain BPA, PFAS and other dangerous substances – but we still know little about their cumulative impact The first thing that happened when Mary, an Alaska Airlines attendant, received a ...

Adult patients with diabetes or newly recognized hyperglycemia account for over 30% of noncritically ill hospitalized patients. These patients are at increased risk for adverse clinical outcomes in ...

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The endocrine system comprises glands and tissues that produce hormones to regulate and coordinate vital bodily functions. This article, the third in an eight-part series on the endocrine system, ...

The endocrine system is made up of glands and tissues that produce and secrete hormones to regulate and coordinate vital bodily functions. This article – the first in an eight-part series on the ...