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Breastfeeding mothers who overeat may increase risk of health problems in offspring

Mothers who overeat during the period when they are breastfeeding may have children who are at increased risk of becoming obese and going through early puberty, a new study of mice suggests.

19 Mar 2018

Race and pre-pregnancy BMI may be key predictors of maternal weight gain

Race and pre-pregnancy body mass index both affect leptin and adiponectin levels, and leptin levels in mid-pregnancy may be an important predictor of weight gain during pregnancy, new research suggests.

19 Mar 2018

High-energy breakfast leads to better diabetes control and weight loss

In patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes, a meal schedule that includes a high-energy breakfast promotes weight loss, improves diabetes and decreases the need for insulin, new research from Israel reports.

19 Mar 2018

Stem cell treatment may help rejuvenate ovaries, avoid effects of premature menopause

Young women with premature ovarian insufficiency may be able to use their own bone marrow stem cells to rejuvenate their ovaries and avoid the effects of premature menopause, new research suggests.

19 Mar 2018

Telediabetes program improves blood sugar control for veterans

A telehealth program for diabetes self-management not only shortens the wait to talk to a physician specialist versus an in-person visit but also results in patients with type 2 diabetes having comparable improvements in blood glucose (sugar) control to patients receiving traditional care, a study conducted in veterans finds.

19 Mar 2018

Study finds low rates of preconception counseling among women of childbearing age with diabetes

Not enough women of childbearing age who have diabetes are receiving the recommended preconception counseling, a new study suggests.

19 Mar 2018

Normalizing estrogen levels can benefit female athletes with irregular menstrual periods

Giving one year of estrogen replacement to female athletes with exercise-induced menstrual irregularities improves drive for thinness, body dissatisfaction and uncontrolled eating, a new study finds.

19 Mar 2018

Mice study shows how BPA exposure during pregnancy can lead to altered brain development

New research in mice provides an explanation for how exposure to the widely used chemical bisphenol A during pregnancy, even at levels lower than the regulated "safe" human exposure level, can lead to altered brain development and behavior later in life.

19 Mar 2018

Hypoglycemia poses unaddressed threat to type 2 diabetes patients

New research from the Endocrine Society and Avalere Health finds that clinicians lack the resources to identify, assess and manage patients who are at a high risk of developing hypoglycemia, or episodes of dangerously low blood sugar.

5 Mar 2018

Diabetes drug use during pregnancy may increase risk of obesity or overweight in children

When women take the common diabetes medication metformin during pregnancy, it may put their children at increased risk of having obesity or overweight.

28 Feb 2018

People with IBS symptoms likely to have low levels of vitamin D, study shows

If you’re one of the two in ten people that suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) symptoms such as bloating, stomach cramps and constipation, it’s highly likely that you have low levels of the sunshine vitamin, according to a new study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

From BetterYou Ltd 31 Jan 2018

Women with PCOS likely to have less diverse gut bacteria, study reveals

Women who have a common hormone condition that contributes to infertility and metabolic problems tend to have less diverse gut bacteria than women who do not have the condition, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

23 Jan 2018

Many Indians put away treating orthopedic problems

While India has witnessed an increase in life expectancy thanks to advances in medical science and technology, what is also increasing is the number of people leading sedentary lifestyles and eating food that is unhealthy.

22 Jan 2018

Popular contraceptive shot may raise risk of HIV infection

Transitioning away from a popular contraceptive shot known as DMPA could help protect women in Sub-Saharan Africa and other high-risk regions from becoming infected with HIV, according to a research review published in the Endocrine Society's journal Endocrine Reviews.

4 Jan 2018

Arterial stiffness improves with high doses of vitamin D supplementation, study finds

In just four months, high-doses of vitamin D reduce arterial stiffness in young, overweight/obese, vitamin-deficient, but otherwise still healthy African-Americans, researchers say.

2 Jan 2018

Slightly underactive thyroid may affect women's ability to become pregnant, study suggests

New research suggests that a slightly underactive thyroid may affect a women's ability to become pregnant- even when the gland is functioning at the low end of the normal range, according to a study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

20 Dec 2017

CGMs may help minimize burden of hypoglycemia in patients with type 1 diabetes

Continuous glucose monitors can protect individuals who have had type 1 diabetes for years and are at risk of experiencing dangerously low blood sugar by increasing their awareness of the symptoms, according to a study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

29 Nov 2017

People with genetic predisposition to later puberty have lower bone mineral density

People whose genetic makeup triggers a later-than-average start to puberty have lower bone mineral density, especially in their lower spine. Because adolescence is a critical period for accruing bone, this effect may increase a person's risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures later in life.

27 Nov 2017

Streamlined method for using CGM helps patients with diabetes maintain safe, stable glucose levels

Endocrine Society experts have developed a streamlined method for using the Dexcom G5 Mobile Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) to help individuals with diabetes maintain better control of their glucose levels, according to two perspectives published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

21 Nov 2017

Air pollution may exacerbate osteoporosis

Based on a study of nine million people, researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health People report that people living amidst high levels of air pollution are more likely to suffer bone fractures from osteoporosis than those living in areas with less pollution.

10 Nov 2017

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Breastfeeding mothers who overeat may increase risk of health problems in offspring

Race and pre-pregnancy BMI may be key predictors of maternal weight gain

High-energy breakfast leads to better diabetes control and weight loss

Stem cell treatment may help rejuvenate ovaries, avoid effects of premature menopause

Telediabetes program improves blood sugar control for veterans

Study finds low rates of preconception counseling among women of childbearing age with diabetes

Normalizing estrogen levels can benefit female athletes with irregular menstrual periods

Mice study shows how BPA exposure during pregnancy can lead to altered brain development

Hypoglycemia poses unaddressed threat to type 2 diabetes patients

Diabetes drug use during pregnancy may increase risk of obesity or overweight in children

People with IBS symptoms likely to have low levels of vitamin D, study shows

Women with PCOS likely to have less diverse gut bacteria, study reveals

Many Indians put away treating orthopedic problems

Popular contraceptive shot may raise risk of HIV infection

Arterial stiffness improves with high doses of vitamin D supplementation, study finds

Slightly underactive thyroid may affect women's ability to become pregnant, study suggests

CGMs may help minimize burden of hypoglycemia in patients with type 1 diabetes

People with genetic predisposition to later puberty have lower bone mineral density

Streamlined method for using CGM helps patients with diabetes maintain safe, stable glucose levels

Air pollution may exacerbate osteoporosis

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