The pituitary, a small bean-shaped gland at the base of the brain, maintains multiple homeostatic functions including ... loss of normal anterior pituitary hormone production, and visual-field ...

GHRH and its agonists have been implicated in several cardiovascular, metabolic, and nervous system conditions. For example, ...

The thyroid gland is part of the endocrine system (along with the adrenal glands, hypothalamus, pituitary, ovaries, and testes ... Each lobe is filled with follicles that contain hormones the body ...

Thyroid function is determined by the levels of a group of hormones. These hormones are produced by the pituitary and thyroid glands. The three main ones include: Thyroid function tests are often ...

the pituitary hormones prolactin and growth hormone are thought to stimulate and maintain the immune system. Growth hormone is responsible for the division of cells and resulting growth. This ...

Laura Olivas/Getty Images Menopause involves distinct changes in hormone levels and bodily function. Using hormone therapy can help with certain symptoms related to menopause. Experts are ...

Transient diabetes insipidus usually resolves when AVP-secreting neurons recover their normal function ... is initiated by a partial or complete pituitary stalk section, which severs the ...

This Research Topic aims to present recent advances in special aspects related to kidney health or disease, including: benefits of supplements or dietary interventions, effects of new medications on ...

Weill Cornell Medicine researchers have determined the full-length structure of a blood pressure-regulating hormone receptor for the first time, uncovering how it functions, which may enable ...