The index dropped to 19,425 in early trade, led by steep declines in key exporters like Gland Pharma, Divi’s Laboratories, and Laurus Labs, all of which tanked over 11 per cent intraday. The sharp ...

Thyroid nodules are lumps (growths) made up of abnormal cell clusters that develop in the thyroid gland, located at the base of your neck. They can be solid, fluid-filled, or a mixture of both.

These hormones are released by your adrenal glands, which sit above your kidneys. In some cases, they also are released from the brain as neurotransmitters. The other major member of the group is ...

Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a rare kind of cancer. It usually starts in the glands that make your saliva. There are four glands under your tongue. You have two submandibular and two ...

Ms Chapman was referred for an ultrasound scan, but she said doctors told her “it’s normal to have one gland slightly larger than the other” and that “nothing was wrong”. The scan ...

It adds that the eucalyptus (Nilgiri) plant, is also a natural lizard repellent. The oil glands in its leaves release a distinct aroma that keeps lizards away. This plant grows best in soil with low ...

For instance, pig hearts, kidneys, and thymus glands have been transplanted into a limited number of human patients for short durations. But experts caution that it may take years before animal ...

A hordeolum, also called a stye, is caused by bacterial infection, while a chalazion results from an obstructed gland. Knowing whether you have a chalazion or a stye can help you treat the lump in ...

Thyroid nodules are lumps that occur in the thyroid gland in the front of the throat. There may be no symptoms, but people may feel a bump in the neck. Thyroid nodules can be a sign of iodine ...

Focal hyperhidrosis is linked to overactive cholinergic receptors in sweat glands. Generalized hyperhidrosis is associated with conditions like diabetes, hyperthyroidism, substance use ...

New images show how England’s largest onshore windfarm could look. The plan to create Scout Moor II on moorland straddling Manchester and Lancashire was announced last year. It would sit to the ...

Often referred to as the "stress hormone," cortisol is an important hormone that the body produces in the adrenal glands, which are located atop the kidneys. Because the chemical is triggered ...