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 ...

When these hormones become imbalanced, it can lead to the development of an endocrine disorder. “An endocrine disorder occurs when your body produces either too much or too little of a particular ...

Medically reviewed by Kelly Wood, MD Endocrine disorders happen when hormone levels are too high or too low. Fatigue and mood ...

Have you been diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism or an endocrine-related condition that needs surgery? The UAB Section of Endocrine Surgery is honored to serve and treat patients of Alabama and beyond ...

The endocrine system is a network of glands that produces all the hormones used by the body. In addition to well-known sex hormones like testosterone and estrogen, it also secretes important hormones ...

Endocrine disruptors are substances that interfere with the endocrine system. They are present in products such as food and beverage packaging, cosmetics, and flame-retardant chemicals. The endocrine ...

Diabetes is a chronic condition involving issues regulating blood sugar (glucose). When glucose levels are too high, you may be at risk of developing problems with your kidneys, heart, and other parts ...

Endocrine disruptors are natural or artificial chemicals that interfere with the body’s endocrine system. The endocrine system includes a number of glands and organs that synthesize, store, and ...

In a previous post, I discussed the connection between the mind and the skin. In that article, I called for patients and clinicians to become more aware of the relationship between cutaneous and ...