Medically reviewed by Brian H. Wetchler, DO The adrenal glands are two small glands located on top of the kidneys. They produce hormones that help regulate heart rate, blood pressure, the immune ...

Addison’s disease, also called primary adrenal insufficiency, is a rare disorder that occurs when the body doesn’t make enough of two hormones called cortisol and aldosterone. Cortisol is an ...

The adrenal glands are small triangular glands located at the top of the kidneys. Addison's disease occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough hormones due to either the adrenal cortex not ...

The cortex layer of the adrenal gland makes important hormones. The hormones include: cortisol which helps control the blood pressure, blood sugar levels, immune system and stress response aldosterone ...

Adrenaline, 'the fight or flight' stress hormone, is produced in the medulla core. The cortex is responsible for essential steroid hormones cortisol and aldosterone which are produced in different ...