The Endocrine System
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It Might Stress You Out to Know What Stress Is Doing to Your BrainBy Christopher Wanjek Published
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The 'Mona Lisa' Allure: Could It Be the Result of Thyroid Disease?Mona Lisa's smile is often described as enigmatic, but could the mysterious allure of this iconic painting actually be due to an underlying illness in "Lisa" herself?
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Woman's Odd Weight Gain Turned Out to Be a 50-Pound Ovarian TumorA woman in Alabama who couldn't seem to lose weight turned out to have a massive tumor on her ovary, according to news reports.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Men's Testes Have a 'Microbiome.' Could It Affect Fertility?Men's testes were once thought to be free of bacteria, but a small new study suggests that microbes may live naturally in this part of the male reproductive system.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Thymus: Facts, Function & DiseasesThe thymus is the source of T-cells. The body uses T-cells to help destroy infected or cancerous cells.
By Alina Bradford Published
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Pancreas: Function, Location & DiseasesThe pancreas helps regulate blood sugar levels. It is also an important aid in digestion.
By Jessie Szalay Published
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What Is Ovulation?Ovulation occurs when an egg moves from the ovaries into the fallopian tubes and is ready for fertilization.
By Cari Nierenberg Published
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Why Sniffing Your Partner's Shirt Helps Reduce StressIf you're feeling stressed, a whiff of your romantic partner's shirt may help you feel more relaxed, a new study shows.
By Samantha Mathewson Published
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Thyroid Cancer: Symptoms, Diagnosis & TreatmentThe number of thyroid cancer cases has more than tripled in the past 40 years.
By Alina Bradford Published
