Children’s nutritional needs deserve attention from the start of GLP-1 treatment, as a study found…
Browsing: Endocrinology
Endocrinology is a branch of medicine that focuses on the study and treatment of disorders related to hormones and the endocrine system, which comprises glands such as the thyroid, pancreas, adrenal glands, and pituitary gland. These glands produce hormones that regulate metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, and mood among other things. Endocrinologists diagnose and treat conditions such as diabetes, thyroid diseases, metabolic disorders, over or under production of hormones, menopause, osteoporosis, hypertension, cholesterol disorders, and infertility. The field requires a deep understanding of the biochemical mechanisms that make the body function and how they are affected by disturbances in hormonal systems. Treatment modalities in endocrinology include hormone replacement therapies and other interventions that help restore hormone balance and address the specific symptoms of various endocrine disorders.
By targeting the retina’s protective barrier, oral Danegaptide could help treat diabetic eye damage earlier,…
In a small study, a drug increased calorie burning without clearly switching on brown fat,…
Most weight lost with GLP-1 obesity drugs came from fat, while relative muscle mass was…
A small trial suggests time-restricted eating may help adults with Type 1 diabetes lower blood…
GDF15 may protect against liver inflammation and scarring through a newly identified pathway that operates…
New research examines the emerging benefits and unanswered questions surrounding this rapidly expanding class of…
A study of more than 5,500 people suggests that monitoring hormone levels and managing weight…
An oral GLP-1 drug showed promising weight loss results in a phase II trial. A…
Research by a University of Chicago economist found no measurable changes in mood, employment, or…
Frequent cannabis use was associated with higher cortisol upon waking, suggesting a possible disruption of…
Semaglutide was linked to greater weight loss and a 15% lower fracture risk in people…
People taking popular GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound may be shedding…
A surprising study found that cutting out sugar completely may disrupt the gut microbiome and…
A major new review says “yo-yo dieting” may not be nearly as harmful as people…
A new study suggests that the effectiveness of widely used GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may depend…
New research suggests the risks tied to early pregnancy exposure to popular weight loss drugs…
Common “forever chemicals” could quietly undermine kids’ bone strength before they even reach adulthood. New…