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Vaping may impair fertility and pregnancy outcomes

E-cigarette usage may impair fertility and pregnancy outcomes, according to a mouse study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

5 Sep 2019

Too much Vitamin D could be harmful to bones

Vitamin D – an essential for healthy bones and calcium in the body, is prepared by the body when the skin is exposed to sunlight. A daily exposure of around 10 to 15 days is considered to be adequate for fulfilling the needs of vitamin D in the body.

4 Sep 2019

Osteoporosis drugs associated with reduced risk of premature mortality

Two studies led by the Garvan Institute of Medical Research have revealed that nitrogen-bisphosphonates, drugs commonly prescribed for osteoporosis, reduced the risk of premature mortality by 34% in a cohort of over 6,000 individuals.

13 Aug 2019

Study links bone strength to timing of puberty

A new study from the University of Bristol has linked bone strength to the timing of puberty.

10 Aug 2019

Groundbreaking study reveals how transgender hormone therapy affects medical test results

Groundbreaking research presented at the 71st AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo has revealed how transgender hormone therapy affects the results of common laboratory tests in the long term.

6 Aug 2019

Regular screening can detect heart disease and diabetes earlier

Measuring waistline, blood pressure, cholesterol, blood fats, and blood sugar during doctor visits can detect heart disease and diabetes earlier, according to a Clinical Practice Guideline issued today by the Endocrine Society.

31 Jul 2019

In the battle of the fitness trackers, the most steps might not win

When Sonia Anderson got her first Fitbit step tracker, her poor pooch, Bronx, had no idea of all the steps that were coming.

30 Jul 2019

High blood sugar may elevate pancreatic cancer risk

High blood sugar may increase the risk of pancreatic cancer, according to a study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

24 Jul 2019

Low estrogen causes muscle loss in women after menopause

Pioneering research shows the essential role played by the female hormone estrogen in preserving muscle bulk and strength in women.

19 Jul 2019

Review provides new recommendations to manage menopausal symptoms after breast cancer

A large proportion of the world's estimated 9.3 million breast cancer survivors experience menopausal symptoms or clinical manifestations of estrogen deficiency.

10 Jul 2019

Strengthening muscles may be better way to protect from health hazards rather than losing fat

Focusing on strengthening our muscles rather than losing fat may be a better way to protect ourselves from weight-related hazards like diabetes and cardiovascular disease, investigators say.

9 Jul 2019

Exercise during pregnancy can promote bone health of both mother and child

Vitamin D is important to enable calcium to be absorbed into the intestine. During pregnancy, vitamin D is especially significant because extra calcium is needed to build the baby's skeleton.

9 Jul 2019

Common antibacterial agent may be bad news for bone health

The antibacterial agent triclosan has been linked with an increased risk for osteoporosis among females in the US, particularly postmenopausal women.

4 Jul 2019

Long-term follow-up of childhood cancer survivors is essential to maintain bone health

Advances in the treatment of children and adolescents with cancer have led to substantial improvements in survival, with a 5-year survival rate of childhood cancer close to 80%.

3 Jul 2019

Study: Antidepressants reduce mortality by 35% in patients with diabetes

Antidepressants reduce deaths by more than a third in patients with diabetes and depression, according to a study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

2 Jul 2019

Women exposed to common antibacterial more likely to develop osteoporosis

Women exposed to triclosan are more likely to develop osteoporosis, according to a study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

26 Jun 2019

$VITALE study: High-dose vitamin D effective in lowering fracture rates after kidney transplantation$