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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

Time restricted eating may help improve metabolic health outcomes, finds study

Eating more of one's daily calories earlier in the day may counter weight gain, improve blood sugar fluctuations, and reduce the time that blood sugar is above normal levels, a new study suggests.

15 Jun 2023

Adverse cognitive effects linked to endocrine-disrupting chemicals may pass down through generations

Adverse cognitive effects linked to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) exposure, a type of endocrine-disrupting chemical (EDC), have the potential to be passed down through generations, according to an animal study being presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

15 Jun 2023

Exposure to dioxins can negatively impact thyroid function

Exposure to dioxins can negatively impact thyroid function, according to a study presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

15 Jun 2023

Study: Some breast cancer drugs may lessen the effect of weight loss medications

Breast cancer medications, called aromatase inhibitors, may lessen the effect of weight loss drugs, according to a new study being presented Friday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

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

BMI not a complete measure of metabolic health, research shows

Body mass index (BMI) is not a complete measure of metabolic health, and a high proportion of U.S. adults with normal BMI still have obesity, according to research being presented Friday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

15 Jun 2023

Study finds link between low food security and metabolic syndrome in reproductive-aged Latinx females

Not having reliable access to food has a significant relationship with metabolic syndrome, a condition that increases risk for diseases such as diabetes and heart disease, in Latinx females of reproductive age, according to a study presented Friday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

15 Jun 2023

Pediatric type 2 diabetes cases increased during and after COVID-19 pandemic

The number of children diagnosed with type 2 diabetes continued to rise in the year following the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to research being presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

15 Jun 2023

Teens staying in pediatric diabetes care until late adolescence may have a successful transition to adult care

Keeping adolescents with type 1 diabetes in pediatric diabetes care until at least age 17 may increase the chance that they will have a successful transition to adult care, according to a study 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

Managing blood sugar levels during exercise remains a challenge for people with type 1 diabetes

Many people with type 1 diabetes struggle to exercise safely while keeping their blood sugar levels within a healthy range, according to a study presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

15 Jun 2023

Research shows increase in gestational diabetes cases during the COVID-19 pandemic

More pregnant women developed gestational diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic than in the preceding two years, according to research being presented on Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

15 Jun 2023

A type of intermittent fasting reduces fluctuations in blood sugar levels

Early-time restricted feeding, a type of intermittent fasting, improved fluctuations in blood glucose levels and decreased time above range, according to research being presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

15 Jun 2023

Sleep duration and quality may affect the risk for diabetes

Fewer than six hours or more than 10 hours of sleep, and poor quality of sleep are associated with a greater risk for diabetes, according to 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

Breastfeeding can protect mothers against type 2 diabetes in later years

Breastfeeding can improve the number of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas and increase insulin sensitivity in mothers, helping to protect them against type 2 diabetes in later years, suggests a mice study presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

15 Jun 2023

Women living with PCOS experience greater body image concerns than normal people

Women living with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) experience greater body image concerns than individuals without the condition, according to research being presented Saturday 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

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Endocrinology News and Research

Latest Endocrinology News and Research

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

Time restricted eating may help improve metabolic health outcomes, finds study

Adverse cognitive effects linked to endocrine-disrupting chemicals may pass down through generations

Exposure to dioxins can negatively impact thyroid function

Study: Some breast cancer drugs may lessen the effect of weight loss medications

Study offers a new perspective on the reproductive toxicity of phthalates

BMI not a complete measure of metabolic health, research shows

Study finds link between low food security and metabolic syndrome in reproductive-aged Latinx females

Pediatric type 2 diabetes cases increased during and after COVID-19 pandemic

Teens staying in pediatric diabetes care until late adolescence may have a successful transition to adult care

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

Managing blood sugar levels during exercise remains a challenge for people with type 1 diabetes

Research shows increase in gestational diabetes cases during the COVID-19 pandemic

A type of intermittent fasting reduces fluctuations in blood sugar levels

Sleep duration and quality may affect the risk for diabetes

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

Breastfeeding can protect mothers against type 2 diabetes in later years

Women living with PCOS experience greater body image concerns than normal people

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

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