High-fat diets may reduce fertility in men
According to a mouse study published in theAmerican Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism, a high-fat diet during childhood may reduce sperm quality in adulthood and impair fertility.Medical Xpress (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - October 26, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Oestrogen may reduce fish populations
Oestrogen found in streams near sewage treatment plants reduces the number of male offspring in fish and could significantly reduce fish populations, according to a study published inAquatic Toxicology.Science Daily (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - October 26, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Your Society joins the Inequalities in Health Alliance
A new coalition of nearly 80 organisations, including the Society for Endocrinology, has been launched to press for urgent action to address health inequalities.The Inequalities in Health Alliance (IHA) is demanding a cross-government strategy to reduce health inequalities: unfair and avoidable differences in health across the population, and between different groups within society. Health inequalities, which may involve differences in access to health care or the standards of care available, can damage quality of life and even shorten life expectancy.The Royal College of Physicians, on behalf of the coalition, h...
Source: Society for Endocrinology - October 26, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Apply for the Standing up for Science online workshop
Applications for the Standing up for Science online workshop in November are open!Amid complex, polarising debates on subjects from AI to vaccines, food security, youth justice, radiation and, of course, COVID-19, this workshop aims to equip researchers to engage with the public, journalists and policymakers– helping them to ask useful questions and put research findings and real-world events in context.The workshop will combine discussion around misrepresentation of science in the media and how evidence influences policy with practical tips and tricks on how early career researchers can start standing u...
Source: Society for Endocrinology - October 21, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
European Commission launches new strategy to reduce exposure to hormone disruptors
The European Commission has revealed a new approach in the EU chemicals strategy to reduce human exposure to harmful endocrine-disrupting chemicals.Euractiv (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - October 21, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Ghrelin may impact memory and cognitive function
According to a study published in the journalCurrent Biology, ghrelin may play an important role in memory and cognitive function, and this gut-brain role could potentially be leveraged in future treatments for diseases such as dementia. New Atlas (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - October 21, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Bariatric surgery may increase lifespan by 3 years
Bariatric surgery may increase life span for people with obesity by an average of 3 years compared to other treatment strategies, according to a study published inThe New England Journal of Medicine.Healio (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - October 21, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Vitamin D may help reduce diabetes risk
Vitamin D supplementation may help reduce risk of type 2 diabetes in patients with prediabetes, according to a study published inThe New England Journal of Medicine.Healio (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - October 21, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Melatonin may help improve survival rate of COVID-19
Patients with COVID-19 who require mechanical ventilation may have a better chance of recovery when also treated with melatonin, according to a pre-print study published in medRxiv which is still under peer review.News Medical (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - October 21, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Bioscientifica Trust ’s COVID response funds still available
The Bioscientifica Trust's COVID-19 response fund, which offers grants of up to£5,000 /€5,000, will remain open for applications until 31 December 2020.The COVID response fund was launched to provide assistance for early career scientists and clinicians for whom a small grant could help ease the negative impact of COVID-19. In the last funding round, 50% of applications to the fund were successful. More information is on the website.The Trust also offers‘Standard’ and‘Scientific Meeting’ grants, again ai...
Source: Society for Endocrinology - October 16, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Giles Yeo awarded an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours
Congratulations to Dr Giles Yeo on his MBE award announced in the Queen's Birthday Honours List, for services to‘Research and Communication and Engagement’. In response to the announcement, Giles said“I can assure you that this was entirely unexpected. Because it was in times of COVID, the notification, instead of being on expensive official stationery, came via email, and I initially thought it was a phishing scam! Anyway, it wasn’t, and I’m deeply honoured to be recognised for my contributions to communicating and engagement in research. I am grateful to ...
Source: Society for Endocrinology - October 12, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Improve patient safety support the name change of diabetes insipidus
We are supporting theThe Pituitary Foundation’s campaign to change the name of diabetes insipidus to‘pituitary insipidus - desmopressin dependent’ (PIDD).The term‘diabetes insipidus’ is very often mistaken for diabetes mellitus by health care professionals (HCPs) and the general public. Although both conditions share the term‘diabetes’, they are completely unrelated and mean very different things.The challenge for diabetes insipidus patients is when they need hospital attention (A&E, surgery, or on a hospital ward). Many HCPs are unaware...
Source: Society for Endocrinology - October 5, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Diabetes in pregnancy linked to cardiovascular disease in children
Diabetes during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in children later in life, according to research published inCanadian Medical Association Journal.Healio (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - October 5, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Vitamin D supplements may protect from COVID-19
Sufficient levels of vitamin D are associated with reduced risk of infection and death from COVID-19, according to a study published inPLOS ONE.Sky News (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - October 5, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Scientists discover potential new treatment for breast cancer
A team of Irish scientists may have discovered a potential new treatment option for patients with breast cancer who are resistant to hormone therapy, according to a study published in the journalCancer Research.Independent.ie (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - October 5, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
