Medically reviewed by Brian H. Wetchler, DO Key Takeaways Adrenal glands produce hormones that affect heart rate, blood pressure, and stress response.High cortisol levels can cause weight gain, ...

Medically reviewed by Kelly Wood, MD Key Takeaways Hormones serve as chemical messengers in the body and regulate functions ...

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 ...

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 ...

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals reported positive topline results from Phase 2 studies of atumelnant for CAH and ACTH-dependent Cushing's syndrome.

Your two adrenal glands sit on top of each of your kidneys. While small in size, your adrenal glands are responsible for numerous hormone-related functions in your body. The adrenal glands are part of ...

Do you often feel exhausted, overwhelmed, anxious? Also struggle with frequent cravings and really stubborn weight gain — especially around your middle? There’s a good chance overworked adrenal glands ...

April 13 (UPI) --Scientists have developed a way to remotely control the release of adrenal hormones like adrenaline and cortisol. Previous studies have linked problems with the regulation of hormones ...

Feeling tired? Need a cup of coffee (or three) to get going in the morning? Are you gaining weight around your middle? If so, maybe you need more sleep, you eat too much and move too little — or you ...

The adrenal glands produce several hormones necessary for everyday human life and health. They produce hormones that help regulate the metabolism, blood pressure, immune system, stress response, and ...

Feeling exhausted, stressed or mentally foggy? Sluggish adrenal glands may be to blame. These hardworking glands wind down due to everything from chronic tension to age. Fortunately, an adrenal ...

New technology offers blood-free sensor readings of adrenal steroid levels enabled tracking at high resolution and across a full 24-hour day, according to researchers from the Universities of Bristol ...