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 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 ...

The endocrine system uses chemical messengers called hormones to regulate a range of bodily functions through the release of hormones. The endocrine system is a network of glands and organs located ...

Hormones are the body’s chemical messengers. They act on various tissues and organs in the body to change their behavior. For example, the hormone prolactin stimulates the production of breastmilk.

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 ...