Type D personality, which is associated with negative emotions, was disproportionately represented in people with hypothyroidism, and these patients tended to experience worse treatment outcomes. (Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism)
A European Medicine Agency committee will meet this week to discuss reports linking suicidal ideation and GLP-1 receptor agonists. (Reuters)
Compared with fathers, childless men — used as a proxy for male infertility — were 36% more likely to have an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) under 60 ml/min/1.73 m2. They were also 85% more likely to have dipstick proteinuria. (Scientific Reports)
The American Society for Bone and Mineral Research Task Force said in its new fracture risk algorithm report that there should be standardized collection of race, ethnicity, and social determinants of health to investigate their impact on fracture risk, as well as measurement of fracture rates and bone mineral density in cohorts inclusive of those historically underrepresented in osteoporosis research. (Journal of Bone and Mineral Research)
Researchers pinpointed two genes, BSN and APBA1, that may play a stronger role in obesity risk than the gene MC4R. (Nature Genetics)
Among young adults with youth-onset type 2 diabetes, beliefs about medicines, high diabetes distress, low diabetes self-efficacy, and self-management support were linked with higher HbA1c levels. (JAMA Network Open)
An Alabama hospital said it will no longer offer in vitro fertilization treatments by the end of this year because of “litigation concerns.” (The Hill)
How effective were letters from schools warning about pediatric obesity? (NPR)
“Oatzempic” is the latest weight-loss trend making the rounds on social media. (CBS News)
Globally, a significant amount of groundwater is tainted with “forever chemicals” — per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances — above recommended drinking levels, a study found. (Nature Geoscience)
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Kristen Monaco is a senior staff writer, focusing on endocrinology, psychiatry, and nephrology news. Based out of the New York City office, she’s worked at the company since 2015.
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