Explore the fascinating world of hormones, their impact on health, and the surprising size of the endocrine glands.

The endocrine system is a complex network of glands and organs known for the production of hormones, which are chemical ...

Hormones do a lot throughout a person’s lifespan. Most people associate hormones with development and sex. Learn about their ...

Your endocrine system is a network of glands that produce and release hormones that help control a variety of your body's functions. When there is a disruption in this system, it can lead to ...

Endocrine gland–derived VEGF represents the first example of a tissue-specific angiogenic factor, likely to be followed by others.

Once a hormone has been used, it is destroyed by the liver. Hormones can control the body, and the effects are much slower than the nervous system, but they last for longer.

Once a hormone has been used, it is destroyed by the liver. Like the nervous system, hormones can control the body. The effects are much slower than the nervous system, but they last for longer.

A new Endocrine Society guideline to limit vitamin D supplementation to daily recommended intake for all but certain at-risk groups and to avoid routine testing raised hackles among Medscape readers.

Fellows will acquire knowledge of normal and abnormal endocrine gland anatomy and physiology while developing excellence in clinical acumen for endocrinopathies. They will develop a better ...