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Heat exposure significantly heightens risks for maternal and newborn health

The study reveals that heat exposure increases health risks for pregnant women and their babies, impacting outcomes like preterm birth, low birth weight, and hypertensive disorders.

10 Nov 2024

Iron and vitamin D reduce depression risk, while selenium and magnesium raise it

Researchers explore the causality between micronutrient intake and depression using Mendelian randomization.

4 Nov 2024

Weight stigma hinders effective treatment for women with PCOS

Lifestyle management in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) needs to reduce weight stigma, because for some people living with it, overly focusing on weight loss can negatively impact their mental health and wellbeing, a Monash University-led systematic review has found.

4 Nov 2024

Long-term benefits of weight-loss surgery in young people with severe obesity

Young people with severe obesity who underwent weight-loss surgery at age 19 or younger continued to see sustained weight loss and resolution of common obesity-related comorbidities 10 years later, according to results from a large clinical study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

1 Nov 2024

Study links ketogenic diet to improved menstrual health

Increasing ketones in the blood through a keto diet or supplements may help put irregular menstrual cycles back on schedule or even restart a period that appears to have stalled for good, new research suggests.

30 Oct 2024

Hunger hormone suppressed by intense exercise, study suggests

Research shows high-intensity exercise suppresses appetite by lowering ghrelin levels, with distinct responses observed between male and female participants.

28 Oct 2024

The hidden effects of opioid use on the endocrine system

A new Scientific Statement released today by the Endocrine Society highlights research gaps associated with the negative effects of opioid use on the endocrine system.

25 Oct 2024

Targeted therapy and immunotherapy improve outcomes in rare thyroid cancer

Researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center demonstrated that anti-PD-L1 immunotherapy in combination with mutation-directed targeted therapy extended overall survival (OS) in patients with anaplastic thyroid carcinoma (ATC). Findings from the Phase II single center study published today in JAMA Oncology.

24 Oct 2024

High-intensity workouts more effective at suppressing hunger in adults

A vigorous workout does more to suppress hunger levels in healthy adults than does moderate exercise, and females may be especially susceptible to this response, according to a small study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

24 Oct 2024

Study reveals hormone receptors' role in brain health and neuroprotection

In a comprehensive review published in the October 2024 issue of Genomic Psychiatry, researchers have unveiled crucial insights into how two types of hormone receptors collaborate to maintain brain health and potentially prevent neurodegenerative diseases.

24 Oct 2024

Type 2 diabetes patients may benefit from reduced carbohydrate intake

Adults with type 2 diabetes on a low-carbohydrate diet may see benefits to their beta-cell function allowing them to better manage their disease and possibly discontinue medication, according to new research published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

22 Oct 2024

Gut microbiota composition linked to PCOS subtypes: regional and testosterone-based variations found

This analysis uncovers gut microbiota variations in PCOS, emphasizing the role of testosterone and regional factors in understanding the disorder's complexity.

22 Oct 2024

Endocrine Society and Keystone Symposia to host conferences for advancing endocrine research

The Endocrine Society, a global organization that promotes endocrinology research and clinical practice, and Keystone Symposia, a nonprofit host of conferences and symposia on a range of life science and biomedical topics, will jointly host a series of three conferences to advance endocrine research.

18 Oct 2024

Researchers develop strategies to identify regulators of intestinal hormone secretion

A multi-institutional group of researchers led by the Hubrecht Institute and Roche's Institute of Human Biology has developed strategies to identify regulators of intestinal hormone secretion.

18 Oct 2024

A novel biomonitoring method reveals neurotoxic chemical mixtures in human blood

Studies of chemicals in our blood typically capture only a small and unknown fraction of the entire chemical universe. Now, a new approach aims to change that.

18 Oct 2024

Researchers identify shared genetic variants between testosterone traits and PCOS

A genome-wide study reveals significant genetic overlap between polycystic ovary syndrome and testosterone-related traits, highlighting shared causal variants.

16 Oct 2024

Researchers uncover how senescent cells can both harm and heal in liver disease

Researchers developed novel genetic tools to trace, ablate, and manipulate p16^Ink4a+^ senescent cells, revealing their distinct roles in liver fibrosis and repair. Senescent macrophages promote fibrosis, while endothelial cells aid in tissue recovery.

7 Oct 2024

Endocrine News and Research

Heat exposure significantly heightens risks for maternal and newborn health

Iron and vitamin D reduce depression risk, while selenium and magnesium raise it

Weight stigma hinders effective treatment for women with PCOS

Long-term benefits of weight-loss surgery in young people with severe obesity

Study links ketogenic diet to improved menstrual health

Hunger hormone suppressed by intense exercise, study suggests

The hidden effects of opioid use on the endocrine system

Targeted therapy and immunotherapy improve outcomes in rare thyroid cancer

High-intensity workouts more effective at suppressing hunger in adults

Study reveals hormone receptors' role in brain health and neuroprotection

Type 2 diabetes patients may benefit from reduced carbohydrate intake

Gut microbiota composition linked to PCOS subtypes: regional and testosterone-based variations found

Endocrine Society and Keystone Symposia to host conferences for advancing endocrine research

Researchers develop strategies to identify regulators of intestinal hormone secretion

A novel biomonitoring method reveals neurotoxic chemical mixtures in human blood

Researchers identify shared genetic variants between testosterone traits and PCOS

Researchers uncover how senescent cells can both harm and heal in liver disease

High levels of microplastics found in prostate tumors, possibly linked to take-out food

Study finds microplastics in semen and urine, linking PTFE exposure to lower sperm count

Vitamin B12 boosts testosterone levels in men with infertility

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

Managing vibration in IVF laboratories

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

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