Hormones play an important role in the body. They are the chemical regulators of important processes like growth and metabolism. Hormones are always working, and they can affect your immune system and ...

In a previous post, I discussed the connection between the mind and the skin. In that article, I called for patients and clinicians to become more aware of the relationship between cutaneous and ...

It’s a common saying that, in life, change is the only constant. From the shifting of the seasons to unexpected personal upheavals, the human body is in a perpetual face-off with its environment. The ...

BLOOM (TAMPA) -Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) can be a game-changer for those struggling with hormone imbalances, but preparing your body properly is crucial to prevent unwanted side effects. Dr.

This glucocorticoid is a steroid hormone that is created from cholesterol and is released from the adrenal cortex within the zona fasciculata layer. The hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis works ...

The translucent exterior of a plastic soda bottle hides a secret in plain sight: hundreds of synthetic chemicals embedded in its seemingly innocuous material. These chemicals give the plastic its ...

An employee from Los Barrios Unidos Health Center in Oak Cliff checked the temperature of a man before he received a flu shot vaccination on Nov. 20, 2020. Los Barrios Unidos Community Clinic As the ...

(Beyond Pesticides, September 9, 2021) A new study published in Toxicology Reports finds the same chemicals that disrupt the endocrine (hormone) system also disrupt the nervous system. Endocrine ...

Your body temperature might seem like just another vital sign, but it quietly reveals more than most people realize. From metabolism to mood, fluctuations in your temperature can serve as a hidden ...