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    Too Little or Too Much? Understanding the Thyroid Gland

    January 7, 2019

    The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland located in your neck. It makes a hormone that controls how your body uses and stores energy. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: endocrine disorders, endocrinology, hormones, thyroid gland

    Over- or underactive thyroid can affect your health
  • Article - 1 Minute Read

    Does Testosterone Cause Acne? The Surprising Connection

    October 9, 2016

    Testosterone may have something to do with your skin's acne. Learn about the connection, and what acne sufferers can do to clear their skin. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Dermatology

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: acne, hormones, Men's Health, skin, skin care, testosterone

    Learn more about the connection between acne and the hormone testosterone
  • Article - 4 Minute Read

    What Is Insulin? Essential Facts About Diabetes

    August 2, 2016

    Produced in the pancreas, insulin is a simple hormone that plays a major role in your health. Learn how insulin impacts your chance of developing diabetes. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Endocrinology

    Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: diabetes, hormones, insulin

    what is insulin
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    How the Pituitary Gland Oversees Your Body’s Hormones

    October 13, 2015

    The pituitary gland sends signals to other glands in your body to stimulate the production of important hormones. Learn more about how it functions. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

    Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

    Tagged with: ACTH, hormones, Oxytocin, pituitary apoplexy, pituitary gland, pituitary tumor, tumor

    pituitary gland
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    What is the Pancreas?

    July 22, 2014

    The pancreas is a flattened, oblong gland located deep within the abdomen. Learn how this organ regulates bodily functions and assists in digestion of food Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pancreatic Cancer

    Tagged with: David Whitcomb MD PhD, endocrine cells, exocrine cells, Gastroenterology, hormones, nutrition, Pancreas, Pancreas and Biliary Center

    pancreas
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    Infographic: The Science of Love

    February 14, 2014

    Discover the science behind one of the most thrilling human emotions, love, and learn more about the parts of the brain affected by love. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health

    Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

    Tagged with: amygdala, broken heart syndrome, cingulate gyrus, dopamine, emotion, hippocampus, hormones, hypothalamus, infographic, love, lovesick, neuroscience, prefrontal cortex, ventral tegmental area

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