While the rest of the nerves emerge from the spinal cord, the cranial nerves come directly from your brain. Most start at the brainstem ... Nerve signals that help the parotid gland produce saliva ...

Scientists at Scripps Research unveil the effects of microgravity on brain cells. Microgravity is known to affect muscles, ...

Brain abnormalities and certain genetic conditions can affect the development of the pituitary gland, which may impact the production of growth hormone in a fetus, she says. According to Waikar ...

The Most Common Adrenal Disorders Overall, adrenal gland disorders are generally rare. The most common disorders happen when either too much or too little hormones are produced. Adrenal glands can ...