What is Endocrinology
Endocrinology is the study of medicine that relates to the endocrine system, which is the system that controls hormones.
COVID-19 Vaccine
The COVID-19 vaccination is an important tool to protect the health and safety of Americans and end the pandemic, which has taken a staggering toll on people living with diabetes
Diabetes and COVID-19
People with diabetes are more likely to have serious complications from COVID-19. In general, people with diabetes are more likely to have more severe symptoms and complications when infected with any virus.
Bioidentical Hormones. What should you know?
Bioidentical hormones are sometimes called “natural” hormones—even though they are made in a laboratory—because they come from plant sources before being altered to be like human hormones. Not all hormones made from natural sources are bioidentical. There are two types of bioidentical hormone products.
What is “Wilsons Temperature Syndrome”
An umbrella diagnosis suggested for literally dozens of common ailments from fatigue, to depression, to headaches, is “Wilson’s Temperature Syndrome.”
What is “Adrenal Fatigue”?
The term “adrenal fatigue” has been used to explain a group of symptoms that are said to occur in people who are under long-term mental, emotional, or physical stress.
Steroid and Hormone Abuse
Hormone abuse by adults and children is a serious concern. Recent studies show that 4.2% of all high school males and 2.9% of high school females report having taken anabolic steroids without a doctor’s prescription. Anabolic steroids are related to testosterone, the major male hormone.
Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals EDCs
The endocrine system is a network of glands and organs that produce, store, and secrete hormones. When functioning normally, the endocrine system works with other systems to regulate your body’s healthy development and function throughout life.
Women’s Health
Hormones have many important effects on women’s health. The female sex hormones, estrogen and progesterone, are most well-known because their influence on a woman’s reproductive health, from menstruation to pregnancy to menopause and more.
Adrenal Gland
This gland produces androgens and cortisol. It helps to control blood sugar.
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