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Endocrine system
The endocrine system includes the pituitary, thyroid, pancreas, adrenal and other glands. These glands produce hormones.
26 Jun 2006
Pain & Stress
Pain and stress are closely connected in many ways. Stress is the body's physical response when it is put under a lot of pressure and…
18 Apr 2006
Menstruation (period or menstrual cycle)
Menstruation, menses or menstrual periods involve hormonal and ovarian changes that cause PMS symptoms, ovulation, period pain and other period symptoms.
31 Mar 2006
Cluster headache
Cluster headaches produce severe pain on one side of the head. Sufferers typically experience a cluster of headaches followed by a period of no headaches.
27 Oct 2005
Horner syndrome
Horner syndrome is a condition characterised by dysfunction of the muscles of the eye and eyelids. It may occur at birth or be acquired.
24 Oct 2005
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the hormone producing adrenal glands, near the kidneys. It is a treatment for benign and malignant tumours.
10 Sep 2005
Gender identity disorder (gender dysphoria)
Gender identity disorder (also called gender dysphoria) is a feeling that one's sex is wrong. It is a mismatch between biological sex and sexual identity.
24 Jun 2004
Obesity
Obesity is a weight condition characterised by a body mass index (BMI) > 30. It significantly increases health risks like type 2 diabetes and heart…
19 Apr 2004
