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The current recommended daily allowance (RDA) of vitamin D for children is 200 International Units (IUs), but new research reveals that children may need and can safely take ten-times that amount. According to a recently accepted report in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM), this increase could improve the bone health of children and have other long-term health benefits.

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Elderly men with higher activity of the hormone IGF-1"”or insulin-growth factor 1"”appear to have greater life expectancy and reduced cardiovascular risk, according to a new study accepted for publication in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).

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In light of the 6.2 million Americans who don't realize they have diabetes, a panel of experts examined the current criteria for screening and diagnosing the disease and found a significant need for improvement. Their conclusions and recommendations can be found in a new report accepted for publication in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).

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Breaking news on sexual performance, diabetes, combating obesity, steroid abuse and growth hormone doping will be presented in a series of news briefings at ENDO 08, the 90th annual meeting of The Endocrine Society.

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Aspirin-like compounds (salicylates) can claim another health benefit: increasing the amount of insulin produced by otherwise healthy obese people. Obesity is associated with insulin resistance, the first step toward type 2 diabetes.

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The Endocrine Society has released new clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome. The guidelines appear in the May issue of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM), a publication of The Endocrine Society.

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Age at menopause may now be predicted more realistically according to a new study accepted for publication in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). The study revealed that anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) levels are related to the onset of menopause and are able to specify a woman's reproductive age more accurately than chronological age alone.

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The Endocrine Society has released new clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of hirsutism in premenopausal women. The guidelines appear in the April issue of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM), a publication of The Endocrine Society.

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Clinicians and researchers from The Endocrine Society and other organizations across the country highlighted the critical need to improve tests for measuring steroid hormones, which are widely used in research and for clinical diagnosis. The poor performance and variable results of these tests are a public health concern because they hinder the work of physicians and researchers.

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Testosterone deficiency, previously recognized as common in men with type 2 diabetes, is also common in men with type 1 diabetes according to a new study accepted for publication in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). These findings suggest that there is a direct link between insulin resistance and reduced testosterone levels in men.

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Softening of the skull bones in normal-looking babies might reflect vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy, according to a new study accepted for publication in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). Furthermore, breast-feeding without vitamin D supplementation could prolong the deficiency which might lead to a risk of serious health problems later in life.

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Hormonal contraception may become a safe, effective, and reversible form of birth control for men, according to a new study accepted for publication in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). The study revealed that the combination of testosterone and progestin suppressed sperm production faster and more completely than testosterone alone.

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The tests for testosterone doping used in professional and amateur sports may routinely be confounded by a common genetic variation, according to a new study accepted for publication in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). Unless this variation is accounted for, current testing methods could implicate innocent athletes and allow cheaters to go undetected.

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Insulin administered intranasally, acutely decreases food intake in men but not women and in contrast, the compound improves memory function in women but not men according to a new study accepted for publication in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).

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Women with naturally higher levels of the hormone precursor DHEAS were found to have better cognitive function than women with lower levels, according to a new study appearing in the March issue of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).

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Contrary to previous studies, female-to-male transsexuals do not have a higher prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), though they do have significantly higher androgen levels, according to a new study accepted for publication in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).

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Testifying before the U.S. House of Representatives Government Reform Committee on behalf of The Endocrine Society, Dr. Alan Rogol outlined the legitimate medical uses of HGH and the serious health consequences surrounding its abuse by athletes, celebrities, and those hoping to find a way to combat the effects of aging.

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Experts from The Endocrine Society are available to speak with journalists about the health issues surrounding diabetes care and the management of glucose levels.

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The Endocrine Society's 90th Annual Meeting"”ENDO 08"”will be held at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco, California, June 15-18, 2008.

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New research accepted for publication in the journal Endocrinology reveals that mice with induced Alzheimer's-like symptoms had improved cognitive function when given the synthetic estrogen-like hormone propylpyrazole triol (PPT).

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A new analysis supports what many in the healthcare field already suspect, that demand for endocrinologists in the United States far exceeds supply, and this shortfall in medical care will only get worse in the coming years. This gap between supply and demand may have serious consequences for public health, according to commentary accepted for publication in the JCEM.

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People who suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) often endure months of persistent fatigue, muscle pain, and impaired memory and concentration. A new study reveals that abnormally low morning concentrations of the hormone cortisol may be correlated with more severe fatigue in CFS patients, especially in women.

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Many popular diet plans are based on changing the proportion of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats one ingests as a method to promote weight loss. A new study accepted for publication in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM) could shed light on potential mechanisms by which various diets promote weight loss.

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The combination of calcium and vitamin D is more effective than calcium alone in preventing bone loss in elderly women, according to a new study accepted for publication in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).

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The Endocrine Society is calling for nominations for its first annual Award for Excellence in Science and Medical Journalism. The award recognizes outstanding reporting that enhances public understanding of health issues pertaining to the field of endocrinology.

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1) Researchers Discover Method to Predict Preterm Birth; 2) Diabetes Risk is More Nurture than Nature; 3) Testosterone Therapy Can Improve Skeletal Muscle Mass and Decrease Abdominal Fat; 4) Human Growth Hormone Boosts Energy Production in Muscle Cells.

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The Endocrine Society strongly urges Congress to protect patient access to DXA (dual X-ray absorptiometry)"”the leading diagnostic tool for the early detection and management of osteoporosis. New legislation introduced by Congresswoman Shelley Berkley (D-NV), HR 4206 "Medicare Fracture Prevention and Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2007," would restore essential funding for this vital healthcare service.

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New research into lifelong alcohol consumption reveals that heavy binge drinking by adolescents and young adults is associated with increased long-term risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and other metabolic disorders. The risk is lower in people who start drinking alcohol later in life and maintain more moderate drinking patterns.

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Young women who are constitutionally thin, or naturally severely thin, may have impaired bone quality and be at increased risk for osteoporosis, according to a new study accepted for publication in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).

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The Endocrine Society will assemble a panel of leading physicians and researchers for a one-day seminar/workshop titled "Hormones through Life." This event will explain the intricate connections between hormones and health by presenting the latest facts and findings from the field of endocrinology and by spanning the spectrum of life from prenatal development to health issues for the elderly.

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Diabetes can cause serious health problems if not properly managed, but the risk of developing complications from this disease appears to be greater in certain families, according to a new study accepted for publication in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).

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Older men with low levels of testosterone may have an increased long-term risk of death compared to men with normal testosterone, according to a new study accepted for publication in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).

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Blood levels of progesterone, a major female sex hormone, may play an important role in modifying vascular function in postmenopausal women, according to a new study accepted for publication in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).

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The Endocrine Society will present a panel of leading physicians and researchers for a half-day seminar/workshop titled "Hormones through Life." This event will explain the intricate connections between hormones and health by presenting the latest facts and findings from the field of endocrinology and by spanning the spectrum of life from prenatal development to health issues for the elderly.

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Low birth weight children may be at a greater risk of stress-related health problems as adults, according to a new study accepted for publication in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism (JCEM).

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A new study reveals that relatively few men, only 5.6 percent of the male population, actually suffer from low testosterone accompanied by clinical symptoms. That percentage, however, rises substantially with age.

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New research accepted for publication in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM) reveals that the drug cinacalcet HCl (cinacalcet) may effectively reduce the dangerous accumulation of calcium in the blood that typically accompanies parathyroid cancer.

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New research shows children whose mothers had a high pre-pregnant body mass index or large mid-upper arm circumference in late pregnancy, have a greater fat mass index at age nine years than other children in their age group.

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The Endocrine Society announces the release of new clinical practice guidelines for the management of thyroid problems present during pregnancy and in the postpartum. The guidelines are published in the August issue of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM), a publication of The Endocrine Society.

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1) Weight maintenance may Be linked to decreased bone density in menopausal women; 2) Metals in tobacco smoke may increase risk of breast cancer; 3) New patient guide on the management of maternal hypothyroidism before, during and after pregnancy now available from the Hormone Foundation.

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Researchers have discovered the specific genes that are responsible for a person's lean body mass. Another study shows that IVF children may grow taller and have a healthier metabolism than other children in their age group.

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A workshop at ENDO 07, The Endocrine Society's 89th Annual Meeting, marks the beginning of a new collaboration between the Society and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to establish standards and standardized methods to validate the performance of laboratory assays of serum testosterone (T) levels.

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Tuesday, June 5, 2007 Press Schedule for ENDO 07: Topics Include Androgens and Women: Unwanted Hair on the Face and Body and the Role of Testosterone in Anorexia Nervosa

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Monday, June 4, 2007 Press Schedule for ENDO 07 Topics Include Bone Health and Vitamin D and Preventing Weight Gain after Weight Loss

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The Endocrine Society recommends that Congress, federal agencies, and academia undertake major new initiatives to ensure effective, broad-based minority participation in clinical research. These efforts are essential to ensure that data from clinical trials represents and serves the broadest possible patient base.

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Sunday, June 3, 2007 Press Schedule for ENDO 07: Topics Include Testosterone and Growth Hormone Replacement and Human Lifespan.

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Saturday, June 2, 2007 Press Schedule for ENDO 07: Topics Include Obesity, Endocrine Disruptors Roundtable, and Treatment Options for Type II Diabetes (Including Avandia).

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The Endocrine Society urges physicians to respond in a measured way to a recent study suggesting the diabetes drug Avandia (rosiglitazone) increases the risk of heart disease and heart attacks.

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Many of the world's leading endocrinologists and hormone experts will gather at The Endocrine Society's 89th Annual Meeting June 2"“5, 2007, at The Metro Toronto Convention Centre to share recent findings and probe the future direction of endocrine research. The Endocrine Society is the largest and most active organization devoted to research on hormones and the clinical practice of endocrinology.

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The Endocrine Society will hold its 89th annual meeting"”ENDO 07"” at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, June 2 - 5, 2007. The meeting will feature the latest scientific results in hormone research and endocrinology, and will present compelling data in a series of press briefings throughout the meeting. These briefings are only open to members of the media.