The endocrine system is the name for the glands that produce hormones in a person’s body. These glands include the thyroid gland, pituitary gland, and adrenal gland. The endocrine system produces ...

Children exposed to higher levels of certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals in utero were more likely to develop metabolic syndrome than those who were not, according to findings published in JAMA ...

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

Young individuals with fractures may have secondary osteoporosis. Endocrine disorders like diabetes, thyrotoxicosis, hypogonadism, vitamin D deficiency, hyperparathyroidism, and Cushing's syndrome can ...

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

In a recent study published in Microorganisms, researchers briefly outlined how viral infections trigger endocrinopathies in humans. Viruses can transiently or permanently damage endocrine organs by ...

The translucent exterior of a plastic soda bottle hides a secret in plain sight: hundreds of synthetic chemicals embedded in its seemingly innocuous material. These chemicals give the plastic its ...