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 ...

The thyroid is a small gland located in the front of the neck. It is responsible for setting the body’s metabolism. It is this gland that sets the thermostat for the rate at which the body will use ...

Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism are easy to miss in pregnant women because the symptoms are similar to those of a “normal” pregnancy.

(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 ...

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

The endocrine system is made of glands that produce hormones (chemical messengers), which all have different jobs in the body. An endocrine disorder occurs when your endocrine system produces too much ...

Thyroid cancer is often a highly treatable disease. Most cases are detected in early stages and have excellent outcomes.

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa. (WPVI) -- The thyroid gland affects nearly every organ in the body, usually working silently. When it becomes under- or over-active, it can upend life. In Graves' disease, the ...