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Pituitary Gland: Facts, Function & DiseaseThe pituitary gland is called the master gland of the endocrine system; it controls many other hormone glands in the body.
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Testicles: Facts, Function & DiseasesThe testicles are the primary male reproductive organs. They produce gametes, or sperm, and they secrete hormones, primarily testosterone.
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Heavy Lifting at Work Linked to Decreased Fertility in WomenWomen who lift or move heavy objects at work may be at increased risk for fertility problems, a new study suggests.
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Stone Cold Vodka? Drinking Habit 'Calcifies' Man's PancreasA 50-year-old man who drank half a pint of vodka a day for more than a decade developed numerous calcium deposits in his pancreas.
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How Well Are You Aging? This Blood Test May Tell YouAge is just a number, but aging may be better defined by a change in the patterns of chemicals found in our blood.
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Can a Chemotherapy Drug 'Turn Back the Clock' in Women's Ovaries?Women undergoing a particular chemotherapy had a much greater number of eggs in their ovaries than expected, a finding that surprised researchers.
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Google Doodle Celebrates Inventor of InsulinToday's Google Doodle honors Frederick Banting, the inventor of insulin, which can save the lives of diabetics.
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Bacteria Are Everywhere, Even in OvariesWomen's fallopian tubes and ovaries were once thought to be free of bacteria, but a small new study finds that these microorganisms do live naturally in this part of the reproductive tract.
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Why Some Women Are Likely to Have TwinsWomen with genes that alter the body's response to a hormone to stimulate egg maturation may be more likely to have nonidentical twins, new research finds.
