Endocrine tumors form when abnormal cells in an endocrine gland or organ grow and multiply in an uncontrolled manner.
The thyroid gland plays a key role in the body’s endocrine system, which regulates metabolism, growth and development, reproduction, sleep and mood.
A rare type of cancer that starts in the adrenal cortex.
Thyroid cancer is a disease in which cells in the thyroid gland grow uncontrollably and develop into cancer. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
A swelling in the neck caused by an enlarged thyroid gland. Treatment may involve radioactive iodine, surgery, or medication.
Hyperglycemia (also known as high blood sugar) is a condition in which a person's blood glucose level is higher than normal.
Telomeres, which cap the ends of human chromosomes, may hold the key to understanding how humans age and develop diseases.
A noncancerous tumor in the adrenal gland that secretes too much of the hormone aldosterone.
A hemoglobin A1C test is a blood test that measures a person's average blood glucose level over the previous three months.
Many people who are anticipating major surgery worry about receiving general anesthesia. While it is considered very safe, learning more about it can put your mind at ease.