Most people with thyroid disease don’t even know they have it. More than one in eight Americans will develop a thyroid condition during their lifetime, but up to 60% are unaware of it. That’s because the symptoms — fatigue, depression, sleep disturbances, and weight loss or gain, among others — could just as well be …
When people make new year’s resolutions, it’s common for them to make ones that address their health, such as spending more time at the gym or cutting bacon from their diet. Making a healthy new year’s resolution is easy, but sometimes implementing successful change into a long-term routine can be more challenging than expected, especially …
Endocrinology is a branch of the medical field that deals with diseases related to hormones and the glands that secrete them (endocrine glands). The glands that secrete the hormones include: Pancreas: A gland located in your abdomen that makes insulin and glucagon. Thyroid: A butterfly-shaped gland in your neck that controls your metabolism, energy, and brain growth …
A number of different healthcare professionals treat diabetes. A good first step is to talk to your primary care doctor about testing if you’re at risk for diabetes or if you begin experiencing symptoms associated with the disease. While you may work with your primary care doctor to manage your diabetes, it’s also possible to …
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder among women, yet often goes undiagnosed by health care providers. Some women have few, if any, symptoms. Others have many — irregular or absent periods, excess facial or body hair growth, obesity, and infertility — but they may be mistaken as signs of other health conditions. As …
From salivation to perspiration, your body relies on glands to carry out many vital functions. Your endocrine system contains eight main glands to keep it running smoothly. These include Hypothalamus, Pineal body, Pituitary, Thyroid, Thymus, Pancreas, Ovary, and Adrenal glands. All of these glands secrete hormones that control energy levels, metabolism, sexual function, growth and …
The endocrine system is a collection of major glands that produce and regulate hormones that aid in controlling important bodily functions. The system includes the pancreas, thyroid, parathyroid, pineal gland, hypothalamus, adrenal gland, pituitary gland, and ovaries or testes. The endocrine system influences and has partial control of your metabolism, growth, sexual functionality, and general mood. …
