The endocrine system uses chemical messengers called hormones to regulate a range of bodily functions through the release of hormones. The endocrine system is a network of glands and organs located ...

The pituitary gland is a pea-sized endocrine gland that is situated in the middle of the skull base and kept protected within a bony cavity called the sella turcica. It plays an essential role in ...

Many proteins can mediate thyroid hormone transport, but only mutations in genes encoding MCT8, MCT10 and OATP1C1 have pathophysiological effects attributed to this process MCT8 mutations lead to ...

Legendary Argentine footballer Lionel Messi was just 11-years-old when he was diagnosed with a growth hormone disorder. Lack of sufficient amount of hormones in the body had stunted his growth, and ...

Pediatric growth hormone deficiency (PGHD) is a genetic condition that affects your child’s physical development. Hormone replacement therapy can help promote growth, and a new injection now makes it ...

Wendy Wisner is a journalist and international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). She has written about all things pregnancy, maternal/child health, parenting, and general health and ...