The hormone prolactin has long been understood to play a vital role in breast growth and development and the production of milk during pregnancy. But a pair of recent studies conducted at VCU Massey ...

The intricate functions of prolactin extend far beyond its classical role in lactation, affecting inflammatory and vascular processes in a range of conditions. In rheumatoid arthritis, prolactin ...

Prolactin is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland. High levels can affect sexual and reproductive health. They may result from medication use, health conditions, or prolactinomas. Prolactin plays ...

Predictive value of the modified systemic inflammation score in patients undergoing curative resection of squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus.

Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers among women worldwide, and researchers have long sought to understand the myriad factors that may influence its development. Among these factors, ...

Pituitary adenomas are tumors that start in your pituitary gland. They’re usually noncancerous and grow slowly. Prolactinomas are pituitary adenomas that secrete the hormone prolactin. Pituitary ...

Your pituitary is a small gland at the base of your brain. Pituitary disorders develop because of problems with your pituitary gland. A growth (tumor) in or near the pituitary often causes these ...

Many people in India face the frustration of irregular periods, unexplained weight gain, and fatigue that seem to point to ...