Abstract The endocrine system comprises glands and tissues that produce hormones to regulate and coordinate vital bodily functions. This article, the third in an eight-part series on the endocrine ...
The thyroid is a small gland located in the front of the neck. It is responsible for setting the body’s metabolism. It is this gland that sets the thermostat for the rate at which the body will use ...
This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Key Takeaways: Hormones play a major role in regulating metabolism, mood, ...
The trace element selenium is an essential micronutrient that is required for the biosynthesis of selenocysteine-containing selenoproteins. Most of the known selenoproteins are expressed in the ...
In the modern digital landscape, the glow of a smartphone is often the last thing we see before closing our eyes. While the ...
Dear Dr. Donohue: While reading the paper, I noticed my husband staring at me. He doesn't do that often. I asked him what he was looking at, and he said my neck - it was getting bigger. I dropped the ...