Tag: heart disease

The investigation analyzed a massive data set encompassing 27,876 children and adolescents, tracking their health outcomes over nearly two decades. By examining the spectrum of maternal glycemia, researchers sought to determine if the risk of childhood obesity was confined strictly to mothers diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) or if the risk extended to those…

The Pershing Square Foundation has officially announced the recipients of the 2026 Maximizing Innovation in Neuroscience Discovery (MIND) Prize, naming Dr. Daniel Hochbaum as one of the eight distinguished scientists to receive the prestigious award. Dr. Hochbaum, an Endocrine Society member and an assistant professor in the Program in Neuroscience at Harvard Medical School and…

The landscape of metabolic medicine is undergoing a transformative shift as the medical community moves away from viewing obesity as a secondary concern and toward recognizing it as a primary, treatable disease. This evolution was the central theme of a recent virtual Science Writers Conference hosted by the Endocrine Society, which brought together leading clinical…

The Endocrine Society has officially named five distinguished young scientists as the recipients of the 2026 Early Investigator Awards, a prestigious honor designed to support and elevate the next generation of leaders in the field of endocrinology. This year’s cohort represents a diverse array of research interests, ranging from molecular metabolism and neuroendocrinology to clinical…

The landscape of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) treatment has undergone a radical transformation over the last four decades, shifting from the management of an acute, often fatal illness to the long-term care of a manageable chronic condition. However, as the population of people living with HIV (PLWH) ages, a new and formidable challenge has emerged:…

In the United States, American Heart Month is observed every February to raise critical awareness regarding cardiovascular disease, which remains the leading cause of death globally. According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular diseases claim an estimated 17.9 million lives each year, accounting for approximately 32% of all global deaths. In alignment with this public…

A multidisciplinary coalition led by the Endocrine Society and MN Community Measurement (MNCM) has introduced a validated process measure designed to identify and flag patients who meet the clinical criteria for obesity but lack a formal diagnosis in their electronic health records (EHR). Detailed in a recent publication in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology &…

New scientific evidence published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society suggests that exposure to synthetic "forever chemicals" during early childhood and gestation may significantly impair the development of bone density in adolescents. The study, led by researchers at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, highlights a critical link between per- and polyfluoroalkyl…

The thyroid gland, frequently referred to as the “butterfly gland” due to its distinctive bi-lobed shape, has long been recognized as a master regulator of human metabolism and growth. However, emerging clinical evidence suggests that its influence extends far more deeply into the cardiovascular system than previously emphasized in standard diagnostic routines. Recent research published…

In a significant legislative development for the American biomedical research community, Congress has finalized and passed the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) funding bill for fiscal year (FY) 2026, securing an essential increase in resources for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The final appropriations package includes an additional $415 million for the…