Researchers from Kyushu University's Faculty of Medical Sciences report on new insights into the mechanisms of how adrenal gland tumors are formed. The team identified a new type of tumor cell ...

The adrenal cortex is the major site of production of steroid hormones, which are essential for life. The normal development and homeostatic renewal of the adrenal cortex depend on capsular stem cells ...

Immune evasion is a hallmark of cancer progression but the role of steroid hormones in this evasion has long been underrated. This oversight is particularly notable for glucocorticoids given that ...

It's 3am. The room is dark, the house is silent, but your brain is suddenly wide awake. Many people find themselves waking at roughly the same time each night and start to wonder whether something is ...

Addison’s disease occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of two steroid hormones called cortisol and aldosterone. This can cause fatigue, weakness, digestion problems, dehydration, and ...

About 1.4% of the general adult population has an adrenal tumor, of which about two thirds are nonfunctioning adenomas regardless of age, a new study suggests. But because a third of the patients ...

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia treatment took a significant step forward at ENDO 2026, where Crinetics’ atumelnant — an oral ...

The adrenal glands make hormones that regulate essential bodily functions. People can live without both or just one adrenal gland. However, they will typically require hormone replacement therapy. The ...

Some medical conditions can change your hormone levels and cause high blood pressure. Learn more about these conditions and how they're treated.

The beauty of hormones is that they exist to keep the body in balance. Here’s what experts say you can do instead if you’re feeling off-kilter. Some social media influencers promise women that they ...