Author: Mark Newman
Women Exposed to Toxic Metals May Experience Earlier Aging of Their Ovaries
Middle-aged women who are exposed to toxic metals may have fewer eggs in their ovaries as they approach menopause, according to new research published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Diminished ovarian reserve is when women have fewer eggs compared to others their age. The condition may be linked to health problems such as...
For Your Information: Recent Revelations on Thyroid Cancer Treatment
Thyroid cancer is the most common endocrine cancer in the world with over 62,000 newly diagnosed cases each year in the U.S. alone. Here, we look at some of the latest research that includes a study from Endocrine Reviews on radiation-induced thyroid cancer; a JCEM Case Reports paper on false positive results in metastatic thyroid...
Beuschlein Named Editor-in-Chief of European Journal of Endocrinology
U.S. Health Costs Related to Chemicals in Plastics Reached $250 Billion in 2018
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in plastics pose a serious threat to public health and cost the U.S. an estimated $250 billion in increased healthcare costs in 2018, according to new research published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society. Plastics contain many hazardous, endocrine-disrupting chemicals that leach and contaminate humans and the environment. These chemicals disturb the body’s...
The Endocrine Society is advocating for you. In 2023 we achieved several important advocacy accomplishments, including: All these accomplishments were achieved because our members participated in our advocacy activities, online campaigns, Hill Days, and meetings with policymakers. Below are some examples of our advocacy victories. Advocacy to Lower the Cost of Insulin – The Endocrine Society...