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Obesity Risk May Pass From Mothers to Daughters

Women with obesity may share risk for the disease with their daughters, but not their sons, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Obesity is a common, serious and costly disease affecting nearly half of the adults and 20% of children in the United States. It costs an estimated...
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Endocrine Society Supports EPA Rule Regulating “Forever Chemicals” in Drinking Water

The Endocrine Society supports a new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule which includes provisions to regulate several per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—including PFOA and PFOS—found in our drinking water. The proposed regulation sets an aggressive limit for these PFAS and their mixtures and acknowledges effects at extremely low levels by proposing a health based...
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Championing the Development of Early-Career Members

UrsulaKaiserHeadshotENDO2022 One of the most rewarding aspects of our work is mentoring the next generation of endocrine researchers and clinicians. It is so gratifying to see promising young professionals establishing productive careers in our field. We have several initiatives underway to support professionals entering the field. Next month, we will host workshops for promising researchers and...