The endocrine system (Fig 1) is incredibly complex: it consists of dedicated, specialised endocrine glands – such as the thyroid, parathyroids and adrenal glands – together with tissues such as fat ...

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

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 ...

Our hormones are important for regulating so many areas of our bodies. From menstrual cycles to gut health to our mental wellness, it’s important to keep our hormones in balance. But TikTok health ...

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 ...

The endocrine system releases hormones into circulation which affects different organs and regulates numerous homeostatic and growth functions within the body. Endocrine disruption chemicals alter the ...

Plant-based diets are healthy. Plants are high in flavonoids. So flavonoids are healthy. At least that's the reasoning of many manufacturers of flavonoid-based nutritional supplements. But a new study ...