A bitter taste has always been considered a warning signal, devoted to protecting us from ingesting potentially harmful ...

Since the pioneering discovery of secretin-like activity by Bayliss and Starling in 1902, scientists have pursued the mysteries of gut-hormone biology, such that the peptide hormone–secreting ...

COVID-19 affects many organs of the body. The endocrine system is particularly vulnerable because of the expression of the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptor in various endocrine glands.

A new Scientific Statement released today by the Endocrine Society highlights research gaps associated with the negative effects of opioid use on the endocrine system. The use and misuse of opioids ...

Women who have close family members with endocrine diseases, including type 2 diabetes, thyroid diseases and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), are at higher risk of pregnancy loss, a new study has ...

Are you struggling to sleep after delivery? Postpartum sleep deprivation is common and often overlooked. The newborn's ...

BOSTON — Will industry finally be held accountable for the harmful health effects of plastic pollution? Quite possibly, according to various speakers at a press conference held at ENDO 2024: The ...