The normal function of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, and resultant glucocorticoid (GC) secretion, is essential for human health. Disruption of GC regulation is associated with ...

Testing of hypothalamic-pituitary-end-organ function has advanced remarkably in recent years. As newer tests are compared to the standard ones, it has become apparent that no single test can determine ...

The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis recovered in nearly three quarters of patients with Cushing disease (CD) within 2 years after successful trans-sphenoidal surgery (TSS), with a median ...

Medically reviewed by Roxana Ehsani, RD Key Takeaways Caffeine consumption raises cortisol levels because of how it activates the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis.The spike in cortisol depends on ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Five of the 69 clascoterone-treated patients had abnormal cosyntropin stimulation test (CST) results. No ...

The hypothalamus (pronounced hai-puh-tha-luh-muhs) is a gland in your brain that controls your hormone (endocrine) system. It's sort of like your body's thermostat; it receives signals from other ...

Addison’s disease occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of two steroid hormones called cortisol and aldosterone. This can cause fatigue, weakness, digestion problems, dehydration, and ...