This gland is one of many that make up our endocrine system. Like many other glands within the endocrine system, the thyroid is controlled by another gland, called the pituitary.

Nearly 1 in 15 of us will fall victim to an attack on our appendix at some point in our lives. And while appendicitis occurs most commonly between the ages of 10 and 30, the fact is this potentially life-threatening condition has the ability to strike at almost any age.

You’ve probably heard talk of autism but do you know what autism really is? Many people don’t really understand autism, which is why we’re going to explain it here in plain old English without a bunch of confusing medical jargon.

Tattoos are so common these days that it’s not unusual to see your co-worker, your bus driver or your local barista sporting ink. However, just because they are more socially acceptable doesn’t mean you’re eager to let your teen get tatted up too.

Have you ever been caught not paying attention? It’s easy to laugh off, but how do you know that those moments of distraction or being unable to concentrate are normal and not a sign of something else?

You know that uncomfortable feeling you get when you hear sharp fingernails scrape down a blackboard? How about when you’re stuck on a 12-hour flight seated right next to a baby that’s been wailing for hours on end?