A growing body of research suggests the brain plays a central role in diabetic ketoacidosis,…
Browsing: Endocrinology
Endocrinology is a branch of medicine that focuses on the study and treatment of disorders related to hormones and the endocrine system, which comprises glands such as the thyroid, pancreas, adrenal glands, and pituitary gland. These glands produce hormones that regulate metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, and mood among other things. Endocrinologists diagnose and treat conditions such as diabetes, thyroid diseases, metabolic disorders, over or under production of hormones, menopause, osteoporosis, hypertension, cholesterol disorders, and infertility. The field requires a deep understanding of the biochemical mechanisms that make the body function and how they are affected by disturbances in hormonal systems. Treatment modalities in endocrinology include hormone replacement therapies and other interventions that help restore hormone balance and address the specific symptoms of various endocrine disorders.
UC Riverside led mouse study finds microplastics affect male and female offspring differently. Researchers at…
Eating less may rewire aging muscles in surprisingly different ways for males and females. A…
A new study suggests that one of the most common diabetes treatments may speed type…
A little-known gene turns out to be vital for insulin production in the earliest stages…
Researchers found that mothers with untreated or persistent thyroid hormone imbalance across pregnancy face a…
Experiments reveal how estrogen enhances dopamine and cognitive function. Hormones are known to have powerful…
Exercise reprograms molecular pathways in the body, offering new clues for future disease prevention and…
Researchers at Mass General Brigham examined a new way to define obesity that goes beyond…
When the body’s thirst control fails, water itself becomes the danger. Diabetes mellitus—commonly recognized as…
A global study shows nearly half of diabetes cases remain undiagnosed, with stark regional gaps…
In a revealing preclinical study, the weight-loss drug tirzepatide—already known for fighting obesity and diabetes—unexpectedly…
The new implant contains a reservoir of glucagon that sits beneath the skin and can…
New research flips the script on male aging: it’s not just age or testosterone driving…
A new study compared three popular diet strategies—intermittent fasting, time-restricted eating, and continuous calorie-cutting—to see…
A major new study reveals that combining the weight-loss drug tirzepatide with menopause hormone therapy…
Estrogen generated in the brain may play a role in regulating appetite, potentially opening new…
Intermittent fasting benefits adults but may harm young beta cells, increasing diabetes risk in adolescents.…