The thyroid gland, a small butterfly shaped organ in your neck, has a big job: it produces hormones that regulate how fast your body uses energy. When the thyroid produces too much hormone, the body’s “engine” revs up—this condition is called hyperthyroidism.

Proper insulin injection technique is essential. Skipping important steps can have an impact on your diabetes control.

Whether you’re growing your own or
browsing the farmer’s market, summer
vegetables aren’t just photogenic, they’re
also functional. Leafy greens like kale and
spinach have been linked to longevity
and reduced aging…

Metformin, the old tried and true medication for
treatment of type 2 diabetes, has gotten a bad rep
on and off over the years. Here is the sum of it- the
good, the bad, and the ugly!

While hypercalcemia can have several causes, one of the most common and treatable is primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT), a condition in which the body is producing an inappropriate excess amount of parathyroid hormone (PTH). The role of parathyroid hormone in the body is to…

February is American heart awareness month, when we acknowledge the impact of heart disease among Americans…

Cushing's disease is a condition where an inappropriately excessive amount of cortisol is produced. When we are under a lot of stress, our bodies do produce increased amounts of cortisol, but in this context it is appropriate - we need the cortisol to handle the stress. In Cushing’s, there is even more cortisol than our body needs.

Embracing the joys and challenges of the Thanksgiving season

I eat right and exercise. Why am I not losing weight?

I have hypothyroidism and need treatment. What are my options?