The Endocrine Society has worked in the European Union (EU) to advance legislation to regulate endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) consistent with the ambitions of the EU Green Deal. As the European Parliament returns in September following the summer recess, legislation is moving forward in certain areas, but a comprehensive approach remains just beyond the horizon for...
Women with PCOS on Keto Diet May See Improvements in Fertility
The ketogenic (keto) diet may lower testosterone levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), according to a new paper published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society. PCOS is the most common hormone disorder in women, affecting 7% – 10% of women of childbearing age. It can cause infertility and raises the risk of developing...
Obesity Appears to Increase the Risk of Developing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Obesity appears to increase the risk of developing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), according to a study presented at ENDO 2023. An estimated 7% to 10% of all reproductive-aged women globally have PCOS. Women with PCOS have a hormonal imbalance and metabolism problems that may affect their overall health, appearance, and fertility. PCOS is associated with health...
The Federal Government is funded through an annual appropriations process in which both the House of Representatives and the Senate develop funding bills to support 12 different areas of the government, iron out differences, and pass bills by a September 30 deadline or risk shutting down the federal government. The funding bill that covers most...
Along with the public health challenges of obesity and diabetes, endocrinologists are now becoming keenly aware of the prevalence of another ominous threat: non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Endocrine Society members Abhinav Seth, MD, PhD, and Roberto Calle, MD, both with Regeneron, give Endocrine News an exclusive primer on this disorder, as well as a future path...
While last year was the first time we devoted an entire issue of Endocrine News to ENDO, we’re doing it again this year since ENDO 2023 was the first completely in-person conference since 2019 in New Orleans! Since thousands of endocrinologists descended on Chicago from around the world to see firsthand the amazing amount of...Duration and Poor Quality of Sleep Associated with Greater Risk for Diabetes
Fewer than six hours or more than 10 hours of sleep, and poor quality of sleep are associated with a greater risk for diabetes, according to research presented at ENDO 2023. Previous studies have looked at poor sleep quantity and quality, and its impact on the risk for diabetes or obesity. However, this study sought...
Researchers Discover Hormonal Pathway that Increases Calorie Burning During Weight Loss
Researchers at McMaster University have uncovered a key mechanism for promoting weight loss and maintaining the burning of calories during dieting, according to a paper published recently in Nature. Researchers led by Gregory R. Steinberg, PhD, a professor of the Department of Medicine at McMaster University and co-director of the Centre for Metabolism, Obesity, and...
