Endocrinology

• Cushing’s Syndrome – Could You Be Exercising and Dieting and Still Be Fat? (As Seen On House MD)

  Whole Body 29.07.2010 View Comments

  

  This is part of our House MD Project series.

  Click here to read the connection to the episode (spoiler alert!)

  
  On Episode 16 of Season 1, called Heavy, a…[More]

  Tags: Adults, Danger-Medium, Endocrinology, House, Internal-Medicine

• All You Need To Know About Diabetes

  Pancreas, Whole Body 19.09.2009 View Comments

  

  Diabetes affects about 21 million people in the US, and much more around the world. It raises our risk for other diseases as well. Here you will learn what it is, and how to avoid it altogether.

  Danger level:…[More]

  Tags: Adults, Danger-High, Endocrinology, Internal-Medicine

• In The News – Hermaphroditism (Intersex) – Being Born Both Male and Female

  Whole Body 21.08.2009 View Comments

  

  Last week, 18-year-old South African athlete Caster Semenya won a gold medal in the 800 meters race at the 2009 World Championships in Athletics. Now she may be forced to return the medal if she fails a gender-verification test imposed…[More]

  Tags: Children, Endocrinology, News

• Osteoporosis – How Your Bones Can Get Thinner With Age And What You Can Do To Avoid It

  Bone 18.07.2009 View Comments

  

  Danger level: Medium

  What is it?

  Osteoporosis (the word is in Greek: “Osteo” means bone, and “porosis” means holes) is a condition in which bones become thin and weakened, which makes them susceptible to fractures.

  Who…[More]

  Tags: Adults, Danger-Medium, Endocrinology, Internal-Medicine

• Paget Disease of Bone – Bone Deformity For An Unknown Reason

  Bone 13.04.2009 View Comments

  

  Danger level: Medium

  What is it?

  Paget disease is a condition that affects the growth of bones, causing them to be enlarged and deformed.

  Who gets it?

  In the US, Paget disease affects 3-4% of people older…[More]

  Tags: Adults, Danger-Medium, Endocrinology, Internal-Medicine

• Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis – Do You Suffer From Weight Gain, Fatigue or Hair Loss? This Might Just Be The Cause

  Thyroid Gland 06.04.2009 View Comments

  

  Danger level: Medium

  What is it?

  Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis (or in short Hashimoto) is a disease that affects the thyroid gland, causing it to function less than it should.

  Who gets it?

  As many as 3.5 out…[More]

  Tags: Adults, Danger-Medium, Endocrinology, Internal-Medicine