The thyroid and parathyroid glands are two hormone-producing entities of the endocrine system. The thyroid gland produces hormones that influence numerous metabolic functions in the body, including ...

(Beyond Pesticides, October 8, 2024) A comprehensive literature review in Endocrines, published in September, amasses hundreds of studies on endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) that showcase adverse ...

“Hormone hackers”: ultra-processed foods, foods heated in plastic containers, and foods containing synthetic fragrances negatively interfere with our body’s delicate hormonal balance and can impair ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . People are exposed to many types of endocrine-disrupting chemicals, according to Pearce, who is professor of ...

The thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped organ in the front of your neck, produces hormones that regulate metabolism, support growth and promote brain development, among other vital functions. Dr. Kepal ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Adults exposed to higher levels of linear PFOS are more likely to be diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Those ...

For decades, surgeons and endocrinologists have treated hemithyroidectomy—the surgical removal of one lobe of the thyroid ...

Hypothyroidism is when the thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone. Hypoparathyroidism is comparatively rare, where the parathyroid glands behind the thyroid do not produce enough ...

In a recent study published in Microorganisms, researchers briefly outlined how viral infections trigger endocrinopathies in humans. Viruses can transiently or permanently damage endocrine organs by ...

Thyroid and breast cancers are common, affecting women more than men. In their recent review article, Halada et al. detail inter-relationships between these two cancers -- common signaling pathways, ...