This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Key Takeaways: Your endocrine system regulates many bodily functions, from ...

May 11, 2012 (Barcelona, Spain) — With new insights into the anatomy of the parotid gland, it might soon be possible to avoid radiotoxic damage to the salivary gland when treating head and neck cancer ...

The pineal gland, often called the “third eye,” is vital to our health and well-being. Nestled deep within the brain, this small endocrine gland produces melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep ...

Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) prompts the thyroid gland to increase hormone production. Your body uses TSH to control thyroid hormone levels. TSH ensures you have the thyroid hormones to regulate ...

A gene that is critical for normal mammary gland function during nursing helps trigger a highly lethal group of leukemias when it undergoes a mutation that fuses it to another gene, according to ...

Your two adrenal glands sit on top of each of your kidneys. While small in size, your adrenal glands are responsible for numerous hormone-related functions in your body. The adrenal glands are part of ...

Sjögren’s disease, an autoimmune disease that mainly affects women, can be diagnosed through antibody tests and gland ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A single LipiFlow procedure can improve meibomian gland function and relieve symptoms, according to a review ...