All opinions, columns and letters reflect the views of the individual writer and not necessarily those of the IDS or its staffers. First came the 2024 University of California, Berkeley study that ...

The kick-off signal for puberty begins in the brain. Specifically, in the hypothalamus, where specific neurons release a ...

Hypoadrenocorticism, commonly known as Addison’s disease, is often called the great pretender amongst the veterinary community. It can mimic many other diseases in clinical signs and bloodwork, making ...

Salivary glands are essential for everyday human functions —speaking, swallowing, tasting and protecting the mouth—yet they ...

Living a healthy life depends on many factors, but one of the most important is metabolic health. This term refers to the body’s ability to manage energy efficiently, especially when it comes to ...

Gut hormones — primarily GLP-1 and GIP, which inspired weight loss and diabetes drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide — are ...

Carly Scaduto, 43, was tired of feeling tired. She’d dealt with years of exhaustion that no physical exam or blood test could explain. Still, she refused to give up. After taking matters into her own ...

Researchers found men who ejaculated more often had fewer prostate cancer diagnoses, pointing to a possible biological ...

Beavers were once a common sight in Northern European countries like Poland, France, and the United Kingdom. However, demand ...

Experts warn that recurrent kidney stones and declining kidney function may signal a curable hormone disorder. TAMPA, ...

26 Therapeutics is a preclinical-stage biotechnology company developing small-molecule therapies for dry eye disease and other meibomian gland disorders. The company's lead program is a topical, ...

We asked medical experts to explain whether applying perfume to our neck could throw off our thyroid and the hormones it produces.