The endocrine system uses chemical messengers called hormones to regulate a range of bodily functions through the release of hormones. The endocrine system is a network of glands and organs located ...

Endocrinologists are doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating disorders of the endocrine system. Your endocrine system is made up of the different organs or glands that make and release ...

(Beyond Pesticides, September 10, 2021) Research conducted in Thailand shows that exposures to pesticides, even at low levels, can impact the human endocrine system and distort thyroid function. The ...

Your autonomic nervous system (ANS) is the part of your central nervous system (CNS) that controls unconscious activities like breathing and digestion. This system is always working, whether or not ...

The immune system plays a vital role in defending the body against disease by fighting off invading pathogens and monitoring personal cellular health. The human body remains within a homeostatic ...