The thyroid gland may be small, but its influence on health is immense. Understanding its functions, recognising symptoms of ...

The parasympathetic nervous system serves as the body’s brake system, promoting rest and digest responses that calm ...

The pituitary gland is an endocrine gland located downstream of the hypothalamus at the base of the brain, which is composed of an anterior, an intermediate and a posterior lobe. It secretes ...

Vitamin D isn’t just for bones—it plays a vital role in fertility, pregnancy health, and even the well-being of future ...

The theme for World No Tobacco Day 2025 is 'Bright products. Dark intentions. Unmasking the Appeal' which focuses on ...

For women, osteoporosis and thyroid dysfunction can go hand in hand due to how important thyroid hormones are for bone development and longevity. While not everyone with a thyroid condition will ...

PCOS is the most common endocrinological disorder affecting women of reproductive age worldwide. Symptoms  1. Menstrual ...

The endocrinologist said the most common cause of panhypopituitarism is tumours in the hypothalamus or pituitary gland. “Even though they are benign, they are growing in an enclosed space ...

University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers have identified a potential way to reduce female post-operative pain by ...

It coordinates interactions between the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and adrenal glands. When a person experiences a stressor, the hypothalamus releases CRF, which prompts the pituitary gland to ...