The thyroid gland produces the thyroxine hormone that regulates metabolism (energy release and levels), and acts like a ...

and vitamin B12—nutrients essential for thyroid hormone synthesis and regulation. Including these in a vegetarian diet may help mitigate the risk of thyroid dysfunction linked to nutrient ...

The placenta provides nutrients for your unborn baby and, in the process, produces human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) — also known as the pregnancy hormone. A pregnancy test works by detecting ...

The placenta is a dynamic endocrine organ that plays a crucial role in fetal development by secreting a diverse array of peptide hormones that regulate maternal and fetal physiology. These hormones, ...

This study aims to reveal the pathways by which fragrance components and hormone synthesis were regulated during the development of loquat flowers. These findings help to interpret the molecular ...

Endocrine disruptors or endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are substances in the environment that can interfere with the actions of hormones in our bodies. Through a number of mechanisms, endocrine ...

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States, except for skin cancers. It accounts for about 30% (or 1 in 3) of all new female cancers each year. The American Cancer Society's ...