EPISODE · Jan 10, 2023 · 29 MIN
The pea inside your head w/ Dr. Stan VanUum
from The DocTalks Podcast · host St. Joseph's Health Care London
The pituitary is a master gland that regulates the production of six different hormones in the body in a unique balance. Too much or too little of any hormone can have significant effects on your health. But how do you know if your pituitary gland is working properly? There are a range of symptoms and conditions that can be caused and effected by issues with the pituitary gland. In this episode of the DocTalks podcast, host Ian Gillespie chats with St. Joseph's Health Care London's Chief of Endocrinology, Dr. Stan vanUum about the pituitary, what it does, what happens when it's not working and the latest research in the field. For more information visit www.sjhc.london.on.ca/podcast or follow us on Twitter @stjosephslondon. Brought to you in partnership with St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation.Note: The content of St. Joseph's DocTalks Podcasts is for informational purposes only. The material is not intended for and should not be used as a substitute for direct medical advice from a licensed health care practitioner.Produced by The Pod Cabin and Kelsi Break
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Did you know there is a pea sized gland inside your head that helps regulate processes throughout your body? The pituitary gland, located at the base of the human skull aids the brain in sending and receiving signals through hormones. Learn more about the pituitary in this episode of the DocTalks podcast with host Ian Gillespie and St. Joseph's Chief of Endocrinology, Dr. Stan vanUum.
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