Overview More than 50 hormones have been identified in the human body, and each has a unique function. Your hormones are ...

Endocrine disruptors are natural or artificial chemicals that interfere with the body’s endocrine system. The endocrine system includes a number of glands and organs that synthesize, store, and ...

About 30 percent of men aged 40 to 60 have low testosterone levels, a problem that can impact many areas of their lives. Hormone issues in men are often not diagnosed, or if they are, the problem is ...

The hypothalamus (pronounced hai-puh-tha-luh-muhs) is a gland in your brain that controls your hormone (endocrine) system. It's sort of like your body's thermostat; it receives signals from other ...

Menopause represents a profound systemic shift involving cardiovascular, skeletal, and neurological health, requiring ...

Hormone level changes due to growth and development or disease can lead to various eye health issues. Eye changes occur during puberty and menopause, as well as due to low thyroid hormone levels. A ...

Spritzing on your perfume may make you feel good in the short term, but doctors are warning that a hidden ingredient in your favorite fragrance could lead to a host of health problems, from insulin ...

Thyroid hormone levels during pregnancy may predict preschool boys' emotional and behavioral problems, according to a study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & ...

As cancer treatments improve, the population of cancer survivors grows. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center understands the need to support survivors with uniquely tailored follow-up care. Recently ...

Optic glioma is a brain tumor that grows slowly. Around 75% of diagnoses occur in children younger than 10 years old. Optic glioma accounts for approximately 5% of all childhood brain tumors. The ...