New Research Links the Type of Estrogen in Birth Control to Anxiety
Research indicates that the type of estrogen in hormonal birth control impacts anxiety-like behaviors, with synthetic estrogen linked to increased anxiety in rats, highlighting the…
Endocrine Society News
The Endocrine Society is a global organization founded in 1916, dedicated to advancing the field of endocrinology—the study of hormones and their disorders. It serves as a hub for endocrinologists and researchers involved in investigating the physiological and pathological impacts of hormones on human health. The society focuses on a wide range of issues, from diabetes and thyroid disorders to reproductive health and metabolic syndromes. It promotes research, education, and clinical practice standards through publications, professional conferences, and advocacy efforts. The Endocrine Society also publishes several leading journals in the field, including the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, and provides educational resources and guidelines to both professionals and the public, aiming to improve global health by enhancing endocrine care and knowledge.
New Vitamin D Guidelines: Are You Getting Enough, or Too Much?
New Endocrine Society Guideline recommends vitamin D higher than the recommended daily allowance for children, pregnant people, adults over 75, and adults with prediabetes. Healthy…
Pandemic’s Hidden Impact: New Study Uncovers Startling Rise in Girls Entering Puberty Early
Risk factors may include unhealthy pandemic-related lifestyle changes. According to a recent study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society, the number of girls…
Could Stem-Cell Based Therapy Treat Type-1 Diabetes? A New Study Demonstrates the Treatment’s Potential
Stem-cell therapy has promise in the treatment of high-risk type 1 diabetes. A clinical study presented at ENDO 2022, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in…
Male Contraception Pills Show Promise – And They Have No Major Side Effects
The study demonstrates that two experimental male contraception pills successfully lower testosterone. A new study presented at ENDO 2022, the annual meeting of the Endocrine…
High Stress Might Be the Reason You Can’t Get Pregnant
Scream sound exposure linked to lower egg count in an experiment on female rats. Approximately 1 in 8 couples or about 6.7 million Americans have…
The Time of Day That People With Diabetes Eat May Be Just As Important as Portion Size and Calories
Study finds people with diabetes who eat less processed food at night may live longer and eating carbs earlier in the day is linked to…
Women With Irregular Periods May Be at Risk for Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Women with long or irregular periods are known to have a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease, but researchers found these women…
Men With High Levels of Body Fat Have Lower Bone Density and May Be at Risk for Osteoporosis
Men with high levels of body fat have lower bone density and may be more likely to break a bone than those with normal levels…
Men With Sex Addiction May Have Higher Levels of “Love Hormone” Oxytocin
Cognitive behavioral therapy may help reduce hypersexual behavior and oxytocin levels. Men with hypersexual disorder may have higher levels of oxytocin in their blood than…
Obesity Is More Common in People With Type 1 Diabetes Than Previously Thought
People with type 1 diabetes should be screened regularly for obesity and chronic kidney disease, according to a study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal…
Over 4 Million Deaths per Year Caused by Obesity: Safe, Non-Invasive Treatments Could Help End Epidemic
Novel obesity treatments such as modulation of the gut microbiome and gene therapy are underutilized and could help fight the obesity epidemic, according to a…
Intermittent Fasting Can Help Prevent and Manage Chronic Diseases Such As Diabetes and Heart Disease
Eating your daily calories within a consistent window of 8-10 hours is a powerful strategy to prevent and manage chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease, according to a…
New Treatment Repairs Heart Tissue – May Prevent Heart Failure After Heart Attack
Mouse study finds molecule repairs heart tissue to avoid damage. A study in mice finds treatment with a molecule called MCB-613 repairs heart tissue after…
Eating White Button Mushrooms Could Slow Progression of Prostate Cancer
Mouse study suggests mushrooms may suppress androgen receptor activity. The chemicals present in white button mushrooms may slow the progression of prostate cancer, according to…
A Common Type of Antacid May Improve Blood Sugar Control in People With Diabetes
Antacids improved blood sugar control in people with diabetes but had no effect on reducing the risk of diabetes in the general population, according to…
Exposure to Harmful Chemicals in Plastics and Personal Care Products May Contribute to Postpartum Depression
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals may influence hormonal shifts during pregnancy as well as contribute to postpartum depression, according to a small study published in the Endocrine Society’s…
New Once-Weekly Insulin Helps Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Achieve Similar Results to Daily Insulin
A new once-weekly basal insulin injection demonstrated similar efficacy and safety and a lower rate of low blood sugar episodes compared with a daily basal…