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Researchers to explore how in-womb exposure to environmental chemicals may affect childhood obesity

Kaiser Permanente researchers have received a major new grant from the National Institutes of Health to study how exposures to environmental chemicals during pregnancy may influence the risk of obesity and neurodevelopmental disorders in children.

15 Nov 2016

Study finds link between winter conception and gestational diabetes risk

Research led by the University of Adelaide has found that women whose babies are conceived in winter are more likely to develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy, increasing a range of risk factors for both child and mother.

15 Nov 2016

Promethera presents new preclinical NASH-Fibrosis data from HepaStem program at AASLD meeting

Promethera Biosciences SA, a world-leading cell therapy and regenerative medicine company targeting liver diseases, today announced the presentation of new preclinical NASH-Fibrosis data from its proprietary HepaStem program, demonstrating a beneficial effect of HepaStem in a nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) mouse model and confirming Hepastem’s unique and multifaceted mode of action.

15 Nov 2016

Repeated binge drinking during adolescence can affect brain functions of future offspring

Repeated binge drinking during adolescence can affect brain functions in future generations, potentially putting offspring at risk for such conditions as depression, anxiety, and metabolic disorders, a Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine study has found.

15 Nov 2016

Researchers developing new non-invasive device for monitoring blood glucose levels

People with diabetes are one step closer to more easily checking their blood glucose levels with a non-invasive device for detecting and monitoring blood glucose levels, which is currently in development.

15 Nov 2016

Asian Americans at risk for type 2 diabetes less likely to undergo recommended screening, study finds

Less than half of Asian Americans who ought to be screened for type 2 diabetes actually get tested, according to a study published Nov. 15, 2016, in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.

15 Nov 2016

Statins can help prevent first time heart attacks, strokes in adults with cardiovascular risk factors

Cholesterol-lowering drugs help prevent heart attacks and strokes in adults with cardiovascular risk factors such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes and smoking, but have not yet had a heart attack or stroke, according to a large-scale analysis of clinical trial data led by the OHSU Pacific Northwest Evidence-Based Practice Center.

14 Nov 2016

Research finds low rates of oral anticoagulant use in hospitalized atrial fibrillation patients

When patients suffer from atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat, they are at considerably higher risk for blood clots and stroke.

14 Nov 2016

Research shows workings of biochemical pathway that helps control blood glucose

Research led by a Johns Hopkins University biologist demonstrates the workings of a biochemical pathway that helps control glucose in the bloodstream, a development that could potentially lead to treatments for diabetes.

14 Nov 2016

Study shows how comorbid mental health conditions can impact child's care in hospital

Children hospitalized for medical or surgical procedures who have an existing mental health condition stay in the hospital longer than children without these conditions.

14 Nov 2016

New software and 3D printers may enable cost-effective production of insoles for diabetes patients

In the past, insoles for patients with diabetes were hand-made by orthopedic shoemakers. In the future, these specialist shoemakers will be able to produce insoles more cost-effectively thanks to new software and the use of 3D printers.

14 Nov 2016

Ascensia Diabetes Care supports World Diabetes Day by launching global social media awareness campaign

Today, Ascensia Diabetes Care is showing its support for World Diabetes Day by launching a global social media awareness initiative to highlight the positive role of mobile technology in the management of diabetes.

14 Nov 2016

Scientists discover important link between immune system, gut bacteria and glucose metabolism

Researchers at Oregon State University and other institutions have discovered an important link between the immune system, gut bacteria and glucose metabolism -- a "cross-talk" and interaction that can lead to type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome when not functioning correctly.

14 Nov 2016

Research shows corticotrophs in the brain can influence avoidance behavior after onset of stress

German Resilience Center presents new findings on the resistance to stress. A person exposed to stress can usually rapidly adapt the own behavior to the specific situation.

14 Nov 2016

USPSTF recommends use of low- to moderate-dose statins for preventing CVD events in adults

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has issued a recommendation statement regarding the use of statins for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in adults. The report appears in the November 15 issue of JAMA.

14 Nov 2016

Study finds nearly 20% decline in incidence of coronary heart disease in the U.S.

The incidence of coronary heart disease in the U.S. declined nearly 20 percent from 1983 to 2011, according to a study appearing in the November 15 issue of JAMA.

13 Nov 2016

MGH researchers find following healthy lifestyle can mitigate genetic risk of heart disease

It is well known that following a healthy lifestyle -- not smoking, avoiding excess weight and getting regular exercise - can reduce the risk of heart disease.

13 Nov 2016

New guidelines recommend use of antiplatelet therapy and exercise program for treatment of PAD

New guidelines for the treatment of peripheral artery disease (PAD), include recommendations on the use of antiplatelet therapy to reduce the risk of blood clots and statin drugs to lower cholesterol and advise PAD patients to participate in a structured exercise program.

13 Nov 2016

Particular eating behaviors linked to lower odds of developing liver diseases

Particular eating behaviors may lower the risk of developing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), according to research presented this week at The Liver Meeting — held by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases.

11 Nov 2016

Medicaid programs cover more number of preterm births than private insurance plans, study shows

Medicaid programs cover a higher proportion of preterm births than private insurance plans, according to a new study from researchers at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health and the March of Dimes.

11 Nov 2016

Endocrinology News and Research

Latest Endocrinology News and Research

Researchers to explore how in-womb exposure to environmental chemicals may affect childhood obesity

Study finds link between winter conception and gestational diabetes risk

Promethera presents new preclinical NASH-Fibrosis data from HepaStem program at AASLD meeting

Repeated binge drinking during adolescence can affect brain functions of future offspring

Researchers developing new non-invasive device for monitoring blood glucose levels

Asian Americans at risk for type 2 diabetes less likely to undergo recommended screening, study finds

Statins can help prevent first time heart attacks, strokes in adults with cardiovascular risk factors

Research finds low rates of oral anticoagulant use in hospitalized atrial fibrillation patients

Research shows workings of biochemical pathway that helps control blood glucose

Study shows how comorbid mental health conditions can impact child's care in hospital

New software and 3D printers may enable cost-effective production of insoles for diabetes patients

Ascensia Diabetes Care supports World Diabetes Day by launching global social media awareness campaign

Scientists discover important link between immune system, gut bacteria and glucose metabolism

Research shows corticotrophs in the brain can influence avoidance behavior after onset of stress

USPSTF recommends use of low- to moderate-dose statins for preventing CVD events in adults

Study finds nearly 20% decline in incidence of coronary heart disease in the U.S.

MGH researchers find following healthy lifestyle can mitigate genetic risk of heart disease

New guidelines recommend use of antiplatelet therapy and exercise program for treatment of PAD

Particular eating behaviors linked to lower odds of developing liver diseases

Medicaid programs cover more number of preterm births than private insurance plans, study shows

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