Acromegaly (Greek-enlargements of the extremities) is a hormonal disorder resulting from excessive production of the growth hormone by the pituitary gland after puberty, often referred as gigantism.
Allergic rhinitis (AR) causes a collection of symptoms, mostly in the nose and eyes and occurs when one breathes in allergens that leads to its inflammation.
Symptoms of intense warmth in the face accompanied by rapid heartbeat and profuse sweating are common with menopause. Acupuncture is proven to be quite effective in treating such hot flushes.
Chemotherapy with the EDP-mitotane regimen appears to have better outcomes in patients with adrenocortical cancer as compared to the streptozocin-mitotane regimen.
Presently the term “primary hyperaldosteronism” is used to describe Conn syndrome and other associated conditions involving an aldosterone-secreting adenoma.
The HbA1c assay is the gold-standard measurement of chronic glycemia and measures the amount of glucose that binds to hemoglobin over a period of 3 months
A study indicates that patients suffering from both diabetes and kidney dysfunction have increased chances of suffering heart diseases and death following a heart attack.
Recent study indicates that type 1 diabetics with very poor blood sugar control are at a higher risk for developing heart failure and this happens at a lower age than the general population.
Hormone Replacement Therapy popularly known, as “HRT”is a means of replacing the sex hormones estrogen and often progesterone for post-menopausal women.
The use of internet by pregnant women with type 1 diabetes is on the increase. Internet can provide quality information besides support from health professionals.
To control IDD, the ‘National Goiter Control Program (NGCP)’ was launched which was later renamed as the ‘National Iodine Deficiency Disorder Control Program (NIDDCP)’.
The earliest reports of iodine deficiency emerged from China, almost 5000 years ago. Nature came to the rescue in the form of sea weeds and many of those who ate sea weeds actually weeded out
Melatonin has finally been accepted as effective treatment for insomnia and other sleep disorders. Jetlag as well as sleeplessness in the elderly may also be benefited by these hormone supplements.
How is migraine; the most commonly dreaded disorder affecting a huge number of women around the globe? Does it have anything to do with the menstrual cycle? Does hormone fluctuation affect it?
The hormone Oxytocin has been lovingly referred to as the ‘cuddle chemical’ or the ‘love drug.’ But it now plays a dubious role in promoting prostitution.
Physical activity plays a role in reducing deaths associated with metabolic syndrome. Though higher level of activity has a better impact even low levels are better than being completely inactive.
The period of maturation of sexual and physical characteristics is known as puberty and when these bodily changes happen before time it is known as ‘precocious puberty’.
Testosterone, a vital male hormone, largely responsible for the development and enhancement of male vitality. Testosterone replacement therapy may help older men get a better control over their health.
“Shaped like a butterfly she sits within the neck,” that’s what an anonymous poet wrote about the thyroid gland but it can become cancerous and spread to other parts.
The genetic material, DNA, which is referred to as the 'blue print of life', enfolds within it all the information that goes into the making of an individual