hormones

You’re not imagining things when it seems that the allure of sweet and fatty foods gets stronger when you’re tired or run down. Research has found a link between sleep and our endocrine system.

Understand the early signs of menopause and learn ways to ease the transition

During the postpartum period, new moms may be emotionally sensitive or experience mood swings. This is known as the “baby blues” period, and for many new moms ...

In 2008, my blood pressure went up after I had my first child. I exercised and it went down to normal. Then in 2011, I ...

I was having a routine check with my gynecologist when she found a thyroid nodule. For about a year before I had been feeling anxiety ...

Dear Doctor: I just turned 65, and even though I'm strong and healthy, my friends say I should be concerned about osteoporosis. What is it, ...

Last year in March, I received a call from the school nurse. Saying "C" is alright but I wanted to call because today in class he said he blacked out, didn't know what was going on.

You’ve likely heard about the health issues caused by obesity. It raises your risk for heart disease and diabetes, increases your blood pressure and ...

"I had breast cancer on one side, then it went to the other side, and a year later it spread to my pelvis," says Heidi ...