International experts delve into the latest advances in hormone research and clinical care on the Endocrine Society鈥檚 new podcast, which launches today.
Although it can be a struggle to make sense of competing claims, scientific research indicates that a number of dieting approaches can help people reach and maintain a goal weight through slow and steady weight loss.
Caroline Apovian, MD, a leading obesity medicine specialist specializing in medical treatments for obesity and monitoring type 2 diabetes, can provide insight into recent research suggesting that weight loss surgery may reverse type 2 diabetes.
The ongoing threat of radiation release from earthquake-stricken nuclear plants in Japan, continues to generate questions regarding the health risks to humans. Thyroid expert and editor in chief of the Society鈥檚 Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM), Leonard Wartofsky, MD, is available to provide insight on the effects of radiation on thyroid function.
Richard J. Santen, MD, lead author of The Endocrine Society鈥檚 Scientific Statement on menopausal hormone therapy, can provide clarity on the association of hormone therapy and increased risk of breast cancer as reported in an article published this week in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).
The Hormone Foundation, the public education affiliate of The Endocrine Society, can provide medical experts for interviews and commentary regarding the risks and benefits of hormone therapy during National Menopause Awareness Month.
In light of yesterday's Public Health Advisory from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warning consumers to immediately stop using all body-building products that claim to contain steroids or steroid-like substances, The Endocrine Society is re-issuing its Position Statement on Steroid Abuse initially launched in 2008.
While there continues to be confusion about the benefits and risks of hormone therapy, The Endocrine Society is concerned about the continued propagation of misleading information about bioidentical hormones. Many well known figures use the term to describe non-standardized hormone therapies that are formulated by compounding pharmacies. The formulations are often based on poor and inaccurate tests for an individual's own hormone levels.
Endocrinologist R. Thomas Zoeller can provide perspective on the EPA's recent announcement to require pesticide manufacturers to test chemicals contained in their products.
The Oprah Winfrey Show focused on bioidentical hormone therapy on January 29th; Endocrinologist Margaret E. Wierman, M.D. can answer questions. Public confusion of the benefits and risks of hormone therapy was highlighted once again this week on The Oprah Winfrey Show. The Endocrine Society is concerned about the continued propagation of misleading information about bioidentical hormones.
Public confusion of the benefits and risks of hormone therapy will be highlighted once again this week on The Oprah Winfrey Show. The Endocrine Society is concerned about the continued propagation of misleading information about bioidentical hormones. Many well known figures use the term to describe non-standardized hormone therapies that are formulated by compounding pharmacies.
Experts from The Endocrine Society are available to speak with journalists about the health issues surrounding diabetes care and the management of glucose levels.