Endocrine glands secrete hormones into the bloodstream, while exocrine glands secrete substances, such as sweat or enzymes, into organs or onto the surface of the body. The two main types of glands in ...

Glands are important organs located throughout the body. They produce and release substances that perform certain functions. Though you have many glands throughout your body, they fall into two types: ...

Excessive intrapancreatic fat deposition (IPFD) leading to fatty change of the pancreas (FP) was prevalent in almost 18% of participants in a large population-based cohort, and both IPFD and FP were ...

New collaborative research at Queen's University Belfast and Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia aims to better understand the link between meditation and improved mental health outcomes.

The pancreas is an organ behind the stomach and near the spleen. It performs both exocrine and endocrine functions. The ...

Uncontrolled inflammation in your digestive tract can lead to exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. Learn how — plus what to do to manage it. EPI is a condition that inhibits your ability to properly ...