People with obesity and high blood pressure may face a higher risk of dementia, according to a new study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Dementia is a growing global public health challenge, with no cure currently available. People with dementia experience a severe decline in mental abilities, like memory, thinking and reasoning. The most common forms of dementia are Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia and mixed dementia. Dementia is a progressive... People with obesity and high blood pressure may face a higher risk of dementia, according to a new study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Dementia is a growing global public health challenge, with no cure currently available. People with dementia experience a severe decline in mental abilities, like memory, thinking and reasoning. The most common forms of dementia are Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia and mixed dementia. Dementia is a progressive...
For the eleventh year running, Endocrine News talks to editors from Endocrine Society publications to unearth the most impressive breakthroughs in endocrine science and research for 2025. From GLP-1s, adrenal treatments, and acromegaly breakthroughs to obesity, diabetes, and cutting-edge research in reproductive medicine, 2025 was a banner year for endocrine research and researchers! For more...
New research reveals long-term bone health implications Research presented at ENDO 2025 suggests that adolescents with both obesity and type 2 diabetes could be at a higher risk for fractures and osteoporosis later in life. Lead researcher Fida Bacha, MD, discusses her group’s findings as well as the impact of insulin resistance and hyperglycemia on...
As part of the ENDO 2025 session, “Obesity Management Across the Lifespan: Special Considerations,” Lisa Morselli, MD, PhD, talks about the unique challenges in obesity management in women during their reproductive years. On Tuesday, July 15, ENDO 2025 here in San Francisco will feature a session titled, “Obesity Management Across the Lifespan: Special Considerations.” As...
