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 ...

(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 ...

Hormones are signaling molecules that relay specific chemical messages throughout the body. They travel through tissue fluids, such as the bloodstream to stimulate particular cells or tissues and ...

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 ...

The liver is the largest gland and internal organ in the human body, weighing about three pounds and located under the ribs on the right side. It functions as both an exocrine gland by producing bile ...