You may not think about your endocrine system much, but it's a powerful conductor, coordinating a plethora of body functions. It's involved in everything from keeping your mood balanced to controlling ...

(Beyond Pesticides, September 10, 2021) Research conducted in Thailand shows that exposures to pesticides, even at low levels, can impact the human endocrine system and distort thyroid function. The ...

Endocrine therapy is a way of treating conditions such as cancer using hormones. Also known as hormone therapy, it involves adjusting the levels of certain hormones, such as testosterone, estrogen, ...

A literature review in Current Opinion in Endocrine and Metabolic Research highlights research connecting pesticide exposure ...

The thyroid and parathyroid glands are two hormone-producing entities of the endocrine system. The thyroid gland produces hormones that influence numerous metabolic functions in the body, including ...

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 ...

Environmental health research is increasingly recognizing the profound influence of complex, lifelong exposures—such as chemical pollutants, dietary ...

This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Your endocrine system regulates many bodily functions, from metabolism to reproduction and growth, ensuring everything operates in balance. Hormones are ...