Bone Health News and Research

RSS

Mother's alcohol misuse before conception may have lifelong negative effects on offspring

Mothers who binge drink before they become pregnant may be more likely to have children with high blood sugar and other changes in glucose function that increase their risk of developing diabetes as adults, according to a new study conducted in rats.

3 Apr 2017

Sleep restriction linked to reduced levels of bone formation marker

Insufficient sleep, a common problem that has been linked to chronic disease risk, might also be an unrecognized risk factor for bone loss. Results of a new study will be presented Saturday at the Endocrine Society's 99th annual meeting in Orlando, Fla.

3 Apr 2017

New algorithm can help screen for OSA in women with gestational diabetes

Healthcare providers can use a decision-tree tool to screen women who have gestational diabetes (GDM) for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), new research from Thailand reports. The results of the study will be presented in a poster Saturday, April 1, at ENDO 2017, the annual scientific meeting of the Endocrine Society, in Orlando, Fla.

3 Apr 2017

Higher free thyroxine levels may be linked to greater risk of atherosclerotic diseases

Middle-aged and elderly people with higher free thyroxine levels may be more likely to develop atherosclerotic diseases, new research from the Netherlands reports. The results of the study will be presented Sunday, April 2, at ENDO 2017, the annual meeting of the Endocrine Society, in Orlando, Fla.

3 Apr 2017

Novel highly potent SARDs may offer treatment option for advanced prostate cancer, study reports

Novel molecules called selective androgen receptor degraders (SARDs) may offer the next generation of treatment options for advanced prostate cancer, a new industry-sponsored study reports. The results of this research will be presented Saturday, April 1, at ENDO 2017, the 99th annual meeting of the Endocrine Society, in Orlando, Fla.

2 Apr 2017

Preference for evening activity in type 2 diabetes patients linked to greater depression symptoms

People with type 2 diabetes who are "night owls" and prefer the evening for activity report having more symptoms of depression than those who are early to bed and early to rise, regardless of the quality of their sleep, a new study finds.

2 Apr 2017

Cow's milk decreases the body's ability to absorb oral thyroid hormone medication

Taking the common oral thyroid hormone medication levothyroxine with a glass of cow's milk significantly decreases the body's ability to absorb the drug, a preliminary study finds. Results will be presented Sunday at ENDO 2017, the Endocrine Society's 99th annual meeting in Orlando, Fla.

2 Apr 2017

Pyrethroid pesticide exposure may cause earlier sexual maturity in boys

Environmental exposure to common pesticides may cause boys to reach sexual maturity earlier, researchers have found. They will present their study results Saturday at the Endocrine Society's 99th annual meeting in Orlando, Fla.

2 Apr 2017

Exposure to flame retardants may be linked to papillary thyroid cancer risk

Some flame retardants used in many home products appear to be associated with the most common type of thyroid cancer, papillary thyroid cancer (PTC), according to a new study being presented Saturday at the Endocrine Society's 99th annual meeting, ENDO 2017, in Orlando, Fla.

2 Apr 2017

BPS shows potential for increasing aggressiveness of breast cancer, study finds

Bisphenol S (BPS), a substitute for the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) in the plastic industry, shows the potential for increasing the aggressiveness of breast cancer through its behavior as an endocrine-disrupting chemical, a new study finds.

2 Apr 2017

Study shows how early-life BPA exposure leads to NAFLD in adulthood

Exposure during infancy to the common plasticizer bisphenol A "hijacks" and reprograms genes in the liver of newborn rats, leading to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in adulthood.

2 Apr 2017

New partnership to provide clinicians with latest guidance on treating endocrine disorders

The Endocrine Society and Medscape announced today a new partnership that brings together the Society's expertise and Medscape's innovative, peer-to-peer digital platforms and award-winning content to provide clinicians with the latest guidance and most relevant insights on diagnosing and treating diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, infertility, and other endocrine disorders.

31 Mar 2017

Endocrine Society praises CMS decision to extend access to therapeutic CGMs

The Endocrine Society praised the decision to extend access to therapeutic continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) to older Americans on intensive insulin therapy for diabetes.

25 Mar 2017

Inactive teens have weaker bones, study finds

Inactive teens have weaker bones than those who are physically active, according to a new study.

24 Mar 2017

Study shows how long-term, weight-bearing exercises trigger bone formation in men

Osteoporosis affects more than 200 million people worldwide and is a serious public health concern, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation.

22 Mar 2017

Endocrine Society releases new guideline to help diagnose and treat hypothalamic amenorrhea

Female athletes and women who have eating disorders are prone to developing a condition called hypothalamic amenorrhea that causes them to stop menstruating. The Endocrine Society today issued a Clinical Practice Guideline advising healthcare providers on ways to diagnose and treat this condition.

22 Mar 2017

Bone Health News and Research

Mother's alcohol misuse before conception may have lifelong negative effects on offspring

Sleep restriction linked to reduced levels of bone formation marker

New algorithm can help screen for OSA in women with gestational diabetes

Higher free thyroxine levels may be linked to greater risk of atherosclerotic diseases

Novel highly potent SARDs may offer treatment option for advanced prostate cancer, study reports

Preference for evening activity in type 2 diabetes patients linked to greater depression symptoms

Cow's milk decreases the body's ability to absorb oral thyroid hormone medication

Pyrethroid pesticide exposure may cause earlier sexual maturity in boys

Exposure to flame retardants may be linked to papillary thyroid cancer risk

BPS shows potential for increasing aggressiveness of breast cancer, study finds

Study shows how early-life BPA exposure leads to NAFLD in adulthood

New partnership to provide clinicians with latest guidance on treating endocrine disorders

Endocrine Society praises CMS decision to extend access to therapeutic CGMs

Inactive teens have weaker bones, study finds

Study shows how long-term, weight-bearing exercises trigger bone formation in men

Endocrine Society releases new guideline to help diagnose and treat hypothalamic amenorrhea

Study underscores importance of physical activity for developing bone strength in adolescents

South Asian women could be at greater risk of developing osteoporosis in later life, study finds

Study finds many college football athletes at risk for muscle injuries due to low vitamin D levels

Whole-body vibration can mimic muscle, bone health benefits of regular exercise in mice

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

The impact of vibration on microscopy

How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

Latest News