Moderate Coffee and Caffeine Consumption Linked to Lower Risk of Cardiometabolic Diseases
Consuming moderate amounts of coffee and caffeine regularly may offer a protective effect against developing multiple cardiometabolic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, and stroke, according to new research published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Researchers found that regular coffee or caffeine intake, especially at moderate levels, was associated...
The seasons are a-changing, with fall coming to those of us in the northern hemisphere and springtime to our members and friends in the southern hemisphere. It’s a wonderful time of year, as students in the north return to class, and students in the south start to look forward to summer vacation. For many colleagues,...
Despite the reasons for pursuing medicine as a career, there will always be speed bumps that can lead to frustration, stress, burnout, or even a career or job change. Michael Morkos, MD, offers some tips on navigating the challenging and often confusing world of medical billing. Many of us decided to pursue medicine for a...
Girls exposed to certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) may be more likely to start puberty early, according to new research published in Endocrinology, the flagship basic science journal of the Endocrine Society. EDCs mimic, block or interfere with hormones in the body’s endocrine system. There has been an alarming trend toward early puberty in girls, suggesting the influence of...
