Meibomian glands, tiny oil glands along the edges of the eyelids, secrete lipid-rich meibum to prevent tear evaporation and protect the eye surface. Aging-related shrinkage of the meibomian glands may ...

Addison’s disease is a rare condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol and ...

A sore throat and swollen glands, or lymph nodes, can be symptoms of a bacterial infection, like strep throat, a viral infection, or lymphoma. A sore throat and swollen glands often occur together.

There are 2 adrenal glands, one above each kidney. They make hormones that help the body work properly and are vital to life. Most tumours of the adrenal gland are called adenomas. These are not ...

A person may sometimes be able to smell the ammonia content in their sweat. Sweat glands all over the body release sweat. There are three types of sweat glands, which are called the eccrine ...