Medically reviewed by Kelly Wood, MD Key Takeaways Hormones serve as chemical messengers in the body and regulate functions ...

The human body contains hidden glands that form the endocrine system, which play a crucial role in regulating various metabolic processes, especially those related to reproduction and growth. For ...

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 ...

The major endocrine glands in the human body are the pineal, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, thymus, adrenals, pancreas, ovaries (female), and testes (male). The endocrine glands do not have any ...

Lithium, the cornerstone treatment for bipolar disorder, is associated with a decline in renal function, hypothyroidism, and hypercalcemia, new research suggests. "Lithium is a widely used and highly ...

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

Chemoendocrine therapy shows a greater negative association with patient-reported cognitive decline than endocrine therapy ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Evidence for the effect of occupational exposure to lead on the male endocrine system is conflicting. This study evaluated the primary ...

(Beyond Pesticides, September 9, 2021) A new study published in Toxicology Reports finds the same chemicals that disrupt the endocrine (hormone) system also disrupt the nervous system. Endocrine ...