Abstract 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 ...

Hormones control essential processes like growth, metabolism, mood, and reproduction, but when their balance is disrupted, it ...

The thyroid may be small, but its impact on health is profound. By raising awareness, we empower individuals to take control of their well-being and ensure that no one suffers in silence. This Thyroid ...

(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 ...

The trace element selenium is an essential micronutrient that is required for the biosynthesis of selenocysteine-containing selenoproteins. Most of the known selenoproteins are expressed in the ...

Surgery performed with its focus on one or more of the endocrine organs is referred to as endocrine surgery. The endocrine organs are glands located throughout the body, which secrete hormones that ...

Reference Type I diabetes occurs when the pancreas stops producing insulin. Here's a look at causes, symptoms and treatment of the disease.

This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Key Takeaways: Everyday habits are helpful for supporting thyroid health ...

Thyroid cancer is the most common endocrine cancer, affecting more people each year as detection rates continue to rise. During tumor excision, surgeons often struggle to determine exactly how much ...

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, ...