Annual meeting to highlight findings on chemical exposure, obesity, aging, thyroid health
Breakthroughs and the latest research advances in endocrine-disrupting chemicals, nutrition, obesity, thyroid conditions and aging will be showcased in a series of press conferences at ENDO 2015, the Endocrine Society’s 97th Annual Meeting & Expo.
Thursday, March 5
Endocrine-disrupting Chemicals (8:30 a.m. PST): New findings on the economic costs of endocrine-disrupting chemical (EDC) exposure, the link between household chemical exposure in the womb and autistic features, the multi-generational impact of PCB exposure, and the connection between phthalates and male birth defects.
Obesity (10 a.m. PST): New insights into how male obesity affects a couple’s fertility, a nasal spray that may reduce calorie consumption, and the evolution of gut microbiota in men who have prediabetes.
Diet (11:30 a.m. PST): The latest findings on how eating nuts can reduce the risk of developing metabolic syndrome, the benefits of lowering fructose consumption, a comparison of diets that restrict fats and carbohydrates, and the health effects of genetically modified soybean oil.
Friday, March 6
Hormones and Aging (8:30 a.m. PST): New research into trends in menopausal hormone therapy, the long-term safety of menopausal hormone therapy, and the connection between low testosterone and mental health.
Saturday, March 7
Thyroid Health (10 a.m. PST): Promising work on thyroid cancer-sniffing dogs, the rate of thyroid cancer diagnosis in breast cancer survivors, and an experimental drug that burns fat cells by activating thyroid hormone receptors.
Reporters may register for the meeting at:http://www.endocrine.org/news-room/endo-annual-meeting.
Reporters also may register for live news conference webcasts at: www.endowebcasting.com.
Registered news media receive a badge that provides access to all meeting sessions, as well as to the Newsroom and news conferences. No one will be admitted without a valid ENDO badge.
About Endocrine Society
Endocrinologists are at the core of solving the most pressing health problems of our time, from diabetes and obesity to infertility, bone health, and hormone-related cancers. The Endocrine Society is the world’s oldest and largest organization of scientists devoted to hormone research and physicians who care for people with hormone-related conditions.
The Society has more than 18,000 members, including scientists, physicians, educators, nurses, and students in 122 countries. To learn more about the Society and the field of endocrinology, visit our site at www.endocrine.org. Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) at @TheEndoSociety and @EndoMedia.
Colleen Williams Senior Communications Manager, Public Relations Phone: (202)-971-3611 [email protected]
Jenni Glenn Gingery Director, Communications and Media Relations Phone: (202)-971-3655 [email protected]