Cushing’s syndrome happens when the body has too much cortisol, the stress hormone. It can cause weight gain, high blood ...

Certain hormonal contraceptives are associated with a higher stroke and heart attack risk, finds a large study from Denmark in The BMJ today that draws on prescription records to give more precise ...

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal and metabolic conditions in people with ovaries of reproductive age, affecting up to 10% of that population. It has a strong genetic ...

Women, also, are much more likely to talk of three or more signs in addition to chest pain, like pain in the arm, jaw/teeth, upper back or stomach, shortness of breath on exertion or at rest, extreme ...

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is caused by an imbalance ... they may do an ultrasound or order other diagnostic tests, such as a CT scan or MRI. In some cases, you may need to have a minimally ...

A head CT scan was unremarkable ... both attributed to a polycystic ovarian syndrome. She did not smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. One sister had scleroderma and another had systemic ...

This review article highlights the various disorders for which FIP has been established as a risk factor, including type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), pancreatitis, pancreatic fistula (PF), metabolic ...

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is caused by an imbalance in hormones ... they may do an ultrasound or order other diagnostic tests, such as a CT scan or MRI. In some cases, you may need to have a ...

Discover the role of phytoestrogens, including soy, in menopause management and breast cancer prevention. Learn how these ...

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrinopathy that affects women. PCOS is also a leading cause of infertility. Women with PCOS may present with obesity, amenorrhea ...

Certain hormonal contraceptives are associated with a higher stroke and heart attack risk, finds a large study from Denmark in The BMJ today that draws on prescription records to give more precise ...