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Study examines how B cells affect the development of PCOS

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormone disorder in women. Studies have shown that the change in hormones is accompanied by variations in immunological B cells.

5 Jul 2023

A new law is supposed to protect pregnant workers — but what if we don’t know how?

Vanessa Langness had always been a bit worried about the chemicals she worked with as a biomedical researcher, but when she got pregnant in October, her concerns grew.

30 Jun 2023

The DEA relaxed online prescribing rules during covid. Now it wants to rein them in.

Federal regulators want most patients to see a health care provider in person before receiving prescriptions for potentially addictive medicines through telehealth — something that hasn't been required in more than three years.

27 Jun 2023

Study finds link between environmental chemical exposure and thyroid problems in women with fertility issues

A study led by investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, reveals multiple associations between the presence of phenol biomarkers and altered thyroid hormone measurements among women seeking fertility care.

26 Jun 2023

Beware the chair: sedentary habits harm bones, contribute to higher body fat, study reveals

Researchers compared the associations of sedentary and physical activities with factors such as body fat.

23 Jun 2023

Study investigates the interplay between acute stress and placebo effects in nausea

Researchers investigated the interplay between acute stress and placebo effects on nausea.

21 Jun 2023

Study reveals patterns of high blood pressure in pregnant women, linked to maternal health risks

Research examines the trajectory of systolic blood pressure in pregnant women and its associations with various factors. It sheds light on the patterns and risks related to blood pressure during pregnancy.

20 Jun 2023

Vegetarian diet linked to increased risk of varicose veins in men

Varicose veins (VVs) pose a significant medical burden, particularly among women. This study investigates the association between vegetarian and non-vegetarian diets and the risk of VVs in both genders.

20 Jun 2023

Hot days, angry dogs: How environmental factors influence canine aggression

Higher temperatures, air pollution, and UV exposure contribute to increased rates of dog bites on hot, sunny, and smoggy days, emphasizing the impact of environmental factors on human-dog interactions.

19 Jun 2023

Transgender adolescents rarely chose to discontinue gender-affirming hormone therapy, finds study

A three-year-long retrospective cohort study of a single Atlanta hospital's patient population found transgender and gender-diverse teenagers rarely chose to discontinue gender-affirming hormone therapy, according to a study being presented Sunday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

18 Jun 2023

Injectable osteoporosis drug can be safely administered orally using a novel 'robotic pill'

A proven and effective medication for osteoporosis, which is currently only available as an injection, can be administered orally using a novel "robotic pill," according to a study presented Saturday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

18 Jun 2023

Developing novel statistical approaches to better predict breast cancer progression and survival

Breast cancer is a complex disease, and its progression is difficult, yet important, to predict.

16 Jun 2023

Study finds increase in number of hypothyroidism patients receiving treatment other than levothyroxine

The use of thyroid hormones other than the commonly prescribed hormone medicine levothyroxine to treat hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid, is increasing, according to a study being presented Friday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

16 Jun 2023

Endocrine Society's new Scientific Statement focuses on endocrine-related changes and aging

A new Scientific Statement released today by the Endocrine Society highlights the differences between aspects of aging that are normal and sometimes over-treated, and those such as menopausal symptoms and osteoporosis that can be treated and deserve more attention.

16 Jun 2023

Research explores complex relationship between cholesterol and breast cancer risk

Research explores the complex relationship between cholesterol and breast cancer risk, with some studies suggesting an increased risk with elevated cholesterol levels while others find an inverse association.

15 Jun 2023

Study offers a new perspective on the reproductive toxicity of phthalates

Prenatal exposure to chemicals called phthalates, which are used in hundreds of products, may lead to hormonal changes in females that could affect their future fertility, suggests a study in mice being presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

15 Jun 2023

Bempedoic acid may offer an alternative to the popular cholesterol-lowering drugs

A medication called bempedoic acid reduced the risk of cardiac events as well as statins and may offer an alternative to the popular cholesterol-reducing medications, according to industry-supported research being presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting, in Chicago, Ill.

15 Jun 2023

Children with diabetes often fail to use CGM alarms to alert to dangerously low or high blood sugar levels

Children and teenagers who use continuous glucose monitors (CGM) to manage diabetes often fail to use the appropriate alarm settings to alert to dangerously low or harmful high blood sugar levels, according to a study being presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

15 Jun 2023

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome have a 47% increased risk for mortality

People with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have a 47% increased risk for death at a younger age compared with those without the condition, according to research being presented on Sunday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

15 Jun 2023

Carb conundrum: debunking the link between pasta and obesity

Researchers reviewed existing data on the impact of diet patterns with high pasta content on body weight.

13 Jun 2023

Hormones News and Research

Study examines how B cells affect the development of PCOS

A new law is supposed to protect pregnant workers — but what if we don’t know how?

The DEA relaxed online prescribing rules during covid. Now it wants to rein them in.

Study finds link between environmental chemical exposure and thyroid problems in women with fertility issues

Beware the chair: sedentary habits harm bones, contribute to higher body fat, study reveals

Study investigates the interplay between acute stress and placebo effects in nausea

Study reveals patterns of high blood pressure in pregnant women, linked to maternal health risks

Vegetarian diet linked to increased risk of varicose veins in men

Hot days, angry dogs: How environmental factors influence canine aggression

Transgender adolescents rarely chose to discontinue gender-affirming hormone therapy, finds study

Injectable osteoporosis drug can be safely administered orally using a novel 'robotic pill'

Developing novel statistical approaches to better predict breast cancer progression and survival

Study finds increase in number of hypothyroidism patients receiving treatment other than levothyroxine

Endocrine Society's new Scientific Statement focuses on endocrine-related changes and aging

Research explores complex relationship between cholesterol and breast cancer risk

Study offers a new perspective on the reproductive toxicity of phthalates

Bempedoic acid may offer an alternative to the popular cholesterol-lowering drugs

Children with diabetes often fail to use CGM alarms to alert to dangerously low or high blood sugar levels

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome have a 47% increased risk for mortality

Carb conundrum: debunking the link between pasta and obesity

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