The Endocrine System
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Mysterious Condition Makes Boy Never Feel Hungry or Thirsty
By Tanya Lewis published
Landon Jones is a 12-year-old boy with a very unusual condition: He never gets hungry or thirsty.
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DIY Vaginal Ultrasounds Could Reduce Trips to the Doctor
By Rachael Rettner published
Women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) may be able to cut down on their trips to the doctor, thanks to a technology that allows them to perform vaginal ultrasounds at home.
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Can Men Lactate?
By Joseph Castro published
Unlike female nipples, male nipples appear to be purely decorative. But can they also be functional and secrete milk — that is, can men lactate? Short answer: Yes, under certain circumstances.
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Preterm Birth Linked to Chemicals in Personal Products
By Bahar Gholipour published
Pregnant women exposed to phthalates, a group of hormone-mimicking chemicals found in personal care products and processed foods, may have an increased risk of preterm delivery, a new study suggests.
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12 Worst Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals & Their Health Effects
By Rachael Rettner published
Environmental Working Group, an organization that advocates against the use of toxic chemicals, has released a list of the 12 worst hormone disrupting chemicals. Here is our breakdown of the list.
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12 Worst Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals Revealed
By Rachael Rettner published
An environmental health advocacy organization has released a list of what it says are the 12 worst hormone-disrupting chemicals.
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11 Surprising Facts About the Endocrine System
By Joseph Castro published
Did you know that doctors once diagnosed diabetes by tasting patients' urine? Here are 11 surprising facts about the endocrine system.
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