Activating certain receptor neurons help control lipolysis and gluconeogenic substrate supply in a recent mouse study, ...

When these hormones become imbalanced, it can lead to the development of an endocrine disorder. “An endocrine disorder occurs when your body produces either too much or too little of a particular ...

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 ...

Diabetes is a chronic condition involving issues regulating blood sugar (glucose). When glucose levels are too high, you may be at risk of developing problems with your kidneys, heart, and other parts ...

Hemoglobin A1C is a blood test that measures the average amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood over the last three months. “When blood sugar levels stay elevated over time, it causes A1C to increase ...

The translucent exterior of a plastic soda bottle hides a secret in plain sight: hundreds of synthetic chemicals embedded in its seemingly innocuous material. These chemicals give the plastic its ...

Before talking about happiness hormones, it is important to understand what hormones are and how they are produced. The endocrine system works together with the nervous system to influence many ...

Endocrine disruptors may cause hormonal dysfunction, which research is now linking to earlier than anticipated menopause. But you can lessen your exposure to these chemicals. Endocrine-disrupting ...

Exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals in early life, including during gestation and infancy, results in a higher preference for sugary and fatty foods later in life, according to an animal study ...

Endocrine disruptors are defined as substances, or mixtures of substances, that interfere with the function of the endocrine system. These chemicals can act at very low doses, often exert combined or ...