The hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis forms a tightly regulated neuroendocrine network linking the hypothalamus, pituitary and adrenal glands to coordinate stress responses and maintain ...

Obesity associated with hypothalamic dysfunction was initially described in patients with craniopharyngioma. Hypothalamic obesity may also result from brain radiation, infection (eg, tuberculosis), ...

Craniopharyngioma, a benign yet highly invasive tumor occurring along the hypothalamus-pituitary axis, presents a unique clinical challenge. Although nonmalignant, its proximity to critical brain ...

Hypothalamic obesity (HyOb) develops when brain damage or conditions like Prader-Willi syndrome disrupt the hypothalamus, impairing hunger and energy regulation. Traditional calorie-based weight-loss ...

Your endocrine system controls all of your hormones. It’s made up of many different glands, including the pituitary gland. The pituitary gland (including the anterior pituitary) plays a significant ...

The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland located in the anterior neck just below the Adam’s apple. Weighing less than an ounce, this super gland plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health ...