Mutations of the Fragile X messenger ribonucleoprotein 1 gene (Fmr1) — a leading genetic cause of intellectual impairment and autism — contribute to premature ovarian failure (POF) due to changes in neurons that regulate reproduction in the brain and ovaries, according to a study recently published in Frontiers in Endocrinology. Researchers led by Djurdjica Coss,...
Endocrine Society Experts Applaud Proposed EU Limits on BPA in Food
The Endocrine Society praised the European Food Safety Agency’s (EFSA) decision to establish a strict limit on the amount of bisphenol A (BPA) that can be safely consumed daily. BPA — a chemical that mimics the effects of estrogen on the body — seeps into food and drinks through plastics and other packaging. BPA has...
The popularity of GLP-1 agonists to treat obesity has been skyrocketing in recent months, leading to both shortages and price increases. However, as more patients make their voices heard and doctors begin to prescribe them, obesity could become easier to treat or even cure. Thanksgiving is a time for family, fellowship, and food. But for...
Therapeutic program targets a novel mechanism of melatonin receptor action outside of the CNS Celmatix Inc. today announced its latest drug program that targets melatonin receptors outside of the central nervous system (CNS). The company hopes the therapeutic drug will address a critical gap in the market for effective first-line treatments for a range of...
Endocrine Society Releases Educational Resource on Obesity for Congress
Obesity is a public health crisis in the United States. As a prevalent and costly disease, it puts adults and children at risk for many comorbid conditions, reduces productivity, and impairs military readiness. As the 118th Congress gets underway, several congressional leaders and committees are interested in addressing obesity in America. In March, as part...
EPA Incorporates Society Recommendations in Landmark PFAS Regulation
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a landmark regulation to set exposure limits for several per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) substances including PFOS and PFOAS found in 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 Maximum...
Endocrine Community Makes Progress in Advancing EU EDC Regulations
In recent weeks, organizations around the world have intensified their lobbying efforts for better regulation of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and the Endocrine Society’s members continue to play a leading role as the voice of science in high-level discussions. In the European Union, the Commission is under a tight deadline to deliver reforms to the regulation...
Fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) protects mice against ethanol-induced loss of balance and righting reflex, according to a study recently published in Cell Metabolism. Researchers led by Steven Kliewer, PhD, and David Mangelsdorf, PhD, both of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, point out that simple sugars in ripening fruits and nectars are a...
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