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  There are 44 endocrine system diseases, or conditions that affect endocrine system function and, thereby, other functions and systems of the body.

  An Overview of Endocrine System Diseases

  By Darlene Oakley HERWriter on December 8, 2011 - 2:30pm
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  Thad returned from a Caribbean vacation in August, tan and tired. After a thorough exam, his doctor diagnosed him with autoimmune thyroid disease and prescribed thyroid hormone ...

  Addison's Disease and Polyglandular Autoimmune Syndrome

  By Linda Fugate PhD HERWriter on October 5, 2010 - 6:31am
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  The adrenal glands, two triangular shaped glands which rest atop your kidneys, are responsible for the production of important hormones, including adrenaline and certain sex hormones.

  What is Addison's Disease?

  By Aimee Boyle HERWriter on April 4, 2010 - 6:34am
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  Addison’s disease (also called adrenal insufficiency or hypocortisolism) is defined as a disease that occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of particular hormones, such as ...

  Adrenal Gland Disorders – Addison’s Disease

  By Dita Faulkner Blogger on October 7, 2009 - 9:18am
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  Autoimmunity is a major health issue among women, according to the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association, Inc. Overall, autoimmune diseases affect 20 percent of Americans and ...

  Addison's Disease: Prevalence Among White Women

  By Rheyanne Weaver HERWriter on September 15, 2009 - 10:54am
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  As we all know, juvenile diabetes is a disease that affects the endocrine system.

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  Endocrine Diseases: Adrenal Glands

  By knzhunter on May 18, 2009 - 9:27am