In a new study published in Developmental Cell on April 8, a research team led by Prof. WU Qingfeng at the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has ...

The hypothalamus is a small but critical region at the base of the brain that controls the autonomic nervous system, ...

Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (HH)—also known as hypothalamic hypogonadism—is a condition in which the hypothalamus or pituitary gland produces little to no gonadotropins. Gonadotropins are hormones ...

Thyroid nodules are lumps that occur in the thyroid gland in the front of the throat. There may be no symptoms, but people may feel a bump in the neck. Thyroid nodules can be a sign of iodine ...

The Most Common Adrenal Disorders Overall, adrenal gland disorders are generally rare. The most common disorders happen when either too much or too little hormones are produced. Adrenal glands can ...

Each lobe controls specific functions. Sometimes called the “master gland,” the pituitary gland is a pea-sized structure found deep in the brain behind the bridge of the nose. The pituitary gland ...