The hypothalamus (pronounced hai-puh-tha-luh-muhs) is a gland in your brain that controls your hormone (endocrine) system. It's sort of like your body's thermostat; it receives signals from other ...

Endocrine disorders affect the endocrine system. There are various conditions that fall into this category, including diabetes and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Endocrine disorders are medical ...

In a previous post, I discussed the connection between the mind and the skin. In that article, I called for patients and clinicians to become more aware of the relationship between cutaneous and ...

Sexual reproduction keeps many species alive. In humans, male and female reproductive systems look very different, though. The female reproductive system has many unique parts, including the ovaries, ...

In vertebrates, calcium is stored in bones, and its release is tightly regulated. Now, using fruit flies as a model organism, researchers at University of Tsukuba have shown that even animals without ...