Hormones are like text messages between organs, allowing different parts of your body to communicate and stay in sync. They regulate your metabolism, mood, energy, sleep and even growth. They’re produced by a network of glands called the endocrine system and when that system gets out of whack, the results can be serious and sometimes surprising. Endocrine disorders are more common than you think. Millions of people live with conditions like diabetes, thyroid disease or polycystic ovary syndro ...

We view blood tests as routine, a standard part of annual checkups that we rarely question. But these simple tests can reveal so much about our health, often before symptoms appear. One of the most silent yet significant findings that can pop up on a blood test is hypertriglyceridemia, or high triglyceride levels in the blood. Triglycerides are a type of fat your body uses for energy. But when these fats circulate at high levels in the bloodstream, they can quietly increase your risk of heart ...

Imagine a busy city inside your body, filled with trillions of microscopic inhabitants working around the clock. This is the makeup of your gut microbiome, a complex community of microorganisms living in your digestive system. These tiny residents play a big role in your overall health, especially in how your body manages weight, blood sugar and fat. In this blog, we’ll dive into the world of the gut microbiome and how it relates to metabolic conditions like obesity and type 2 diabetes. Over ...

When we think of vital organs, the liver might not be the first that comes to mind. But it actually does a lot of the heavy lifting when it comes to keeping us alive. The liver is responsible for processing nutrients, filtering toxins, producing hormones and supporting digestion. Yet, when something goes wrong in the liver, like the development of liver disease, for example, it often goes unnoticed until it’s too late. In recent years, liver disease has become one of the fastest-growing cause ...

Cancer is a complicated disease and research is constantly changing our understanding of it. One of the latest is endocrine-related cancers (ERCs), cancers driven by hormones. Breast and prostate cancer have been hormone-driven for ages, but research is showing hormones may be involved in many other cancers, too.This opens up new possibilities for treatment, especially through clinical endocrinology trials. These trials are developing therapies that target the hormonal factors that drive cancer ...

Your gut microbiome is an intricate community of microorganisms living in your digestive system. These microbes impact everything from digestion to immune function and even weight management. Let’s dive in and see how your gut microbiome affects metabolic diseases like obesity and type 2 diabetes and what you can do to keep it in top shape. The Evolution of Your Gut Microbiome Humans have co-evolved with gut bacteria for millions of years, forming a delicate balance that regulates our immune a ...

Vaccinations are one of the most effective ways to protect children from serious diseases. From common illnesses like the flu to life-threatening conditions like polio, vaccines have saved an estimated 2 to 3 million lives worldwide every year. But how do we ensure these vaccines are safe and effective for kids? That’s where pediatric vaccination medical studies come in. These studies help ensure that vaccines are safe and work well for young immune systems, giving us the confidence to protec ...

he human body relies on interconnected systems to remain healthy. One of these is the endocrine system, which regulates hormones that control growth, energy, metabolism, reproduction, and mood. The heart’s electrical system ensures a steady beat to pump blood and oxygen to the body. Disruptions in these systems can lead to big health problems like diabetes, thyroid disorders, and irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) that can sometimes cause heart attacks.Advances in technology, medicine and res ...