One of the enduring ichthyological mysteries is how migratory fish know when it is time to move from their winter to summer ...

Stem cell biologist Hugo Vankelecom (KU Leuven) and his colleagues have discovered that the pituitary gland in mice ages as the result of an age-related form of chronic inflammation. It may be ...

There are three basic things you should know about your pituitary gland: it’s buried away at the base of your brain; it’s very important; and, alas, it has a habit of growing tumors. “The pituitary ...

Speaking about her condition, Aleksa Diaz, 30, told Newsweek: "Even if I’m physically exhausted, I can’t fall asleep." ...

A pituitary tumor is an irregular mass on your pituitary gland (the small gland inside your skull that regulates hormones). A tumor that grows can press on your pituitary gland and change your hormone ...

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have shown that gonadotrophs, cells in the pituitary gland with a key role in puberty and reproduction, come from two different populations, with the ...

Secondary adrenal insufficiency is one type of a condition where your adrenal glands don’t produce enough of the hormone cortisol. Without treatment, it can be life threatening. Most people with ...

Your two adrenal glands sit on top of each of your kidneys. While small in size, your adrenal glands are responsible for numerous hormone-related functions in your body. The adrenal glands are part of ...