A team coaxed stem cells to take on the characteristics and functions of a human adrenal gland, progress that could lead to new therapies for adrenal insufficiencies and a deeper understanding of the ...

The endocrine system comprises glands and tissues that produce hormones for regulating and coordinating vital bodily functions. This article, the fourth in an eight-part series, looks at the adrenal ...

When most people hear the word tumor, their next thought is cancer. But they’re not always the same thing. You get a tumor when instead of growing in their usual, orderly way, a group of cells starts ...

Some adrenal gland conditions can cause high blood pressure with serious, potentially severe complications. These can include heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. Adrenal glands are an essential ...

Adrenal gland tumors may be cancerous or benign. Most adrenal tumors are benign, but can produce excess levels of certain hormones. Cancerous adrenal tumors will require treatment or removal. Most ...

It releases hormones that regulate metabolismMedically reviewed by Danielle Weiss, MDFact checked by Nick BlackmerThe thyroid gland is part of the endocrine system (along with the adrenal glands, ...

Adrenal insufficiency occurs when your adrenal glands don’t produce enough hormones, specifically cortisol. There are three types of adrenal insufficiency. Each type has different causes, but they ...

Adrenal glands, responsible for producing hormones that manage the body’s stress response, can sometimes become overburdened. This can result in a commonly seen condition called adrenal fatigue ...

I had a tumor on my adrenal gland that needed to be removed. My surgeon removed the wrong gland. I've been left with medical issues for the rest of my life. Instead of seeking revenge and retaliation, ...

Aldosterone keeps the sodium and potassium in your blood balanced, which helps control your blood pressure and the balance of fluids in your body. You can have either primary, secondary or tertiary ...