A Madison woman became the first in the world to receive a new treatment for an immune condition. UW Health said Friday ...

Addison’s disease is a rare autoimmune disorder where the adrenal glands don’t produce enough vital hormones, causing fatigue ...

When the disorder often starts with the pituitary gland, the condition is called Cushing's syndrome. The gland makes too much adrenocorticotropin hormone (ACTH). That causes the adrenal glands to make ...

Bipolar disorder is a lifelong condition. It is not yet curable, but medication, therapy, and other strategies can help manage the symptoms and reduce its effects on a person’s daily life.

Cushing's syndrome is a hormonal disorder caused by the body having too-high levels of cortisol, a stress hormone, for a long time. This can result from the body's adrenal glands producing too ...

We all know the occasional feeling of being nervous, shy, or, well, anxious in a social situation, such as when meeting someone new or making a big presentation. That’s normal, and most people ...

Binge eating disorder can seriously affect a person’s physical and mental health. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the most effective treatment. Healthcare professionals can prescribe it ...

High blood pressure affects multiple organs. Not only can hypertension add stress to the heart and damage arteries, leading to heart disease, but it also can cause strokes and kidney disease as ...

It also helps regulate body temperature and maintain mental well-being. This gland may suffer from various disorders affecting its health and functions. To simplify understanding thyroid disorders ...

An organic disease is one in which there is a measurable change to tissues, organs, or body systems. A functional disease is one in which there are abnormal symptoms or changes in function but with no ...