The Greeks believed your thymus was home to your soul. In fact, thymus means “soul” in Greek. While no studies have proved that to be the case, your thymus does play an important role in your immune ...

If you are diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer, you usually have three treatment choices: monitoring (called active surveillance), surgery, or radiation therapy. Whole-gland ablation is an ...

The adrenal glands produce hormones that support several bodily functions. Inflammation of the adrenal glands may be a symptom of underlying conditions, which may include infections and cancer.

The parathyroid glands are four small glands located in the neck. They regulate the amount of calcium in the blood. If the glands are over-functioning, an individual may need surgery to remove one or ...

Belgian actress Emilie Dequenne, known for her award-winning role in Rosetta, tragically passed away on Sunday at the age of ...

An enlarged pituitary gland doesn’t necessarily mean you have a tumor. It could be a sign of another condition or an immune reaction. The pituitary gland even enlarges naturally during pregnancy. Your ...

<p>Q: I have a 3-year-old Great Dane who we rescued a year ago. He’s had anal gland issues the whole time, which have worsened in the last six months (spends a lot of time licking). He seems to be in ...

The removal of a diseased parathyroid gland could reduce the risk of people developing diabetes by 30%, according to new ...