Experts Share Insights on New Weight Loss Treatments, Sleep Loss and Performance-Enhancing Drugs

To register, go to: https://www.endocrine.org/sciencewriters

Newswise — Health and science journalists will have an opportunity to learn about emerging research and new treatments for diabetes, obesity and sleep loss at The Endocrine Society’s 2013 Hormones & Health Science Writers Conference.

The seminar, which will take place December 13, gives journalists the opportunity to interact directly with a panel of leading physicians and endocrinology researchers. The conference will explore the intricate connection between hormones and health around the following topics (subject to change):

• Beyond Dieting: New Weight Loss Medications and Treatments on the Horizon• How Losing Sleep Can Wreak Havoc on Hormones and Metabolism• Emerging Advances in Diabetes Care• The Truth about Thyroid Supplements: What You Read Online Can Hurt You• Exclusive Sneak Peak at The Endocrine Society’s Scientific Statement on Performance-Enhancing Drugs

Date: Friday, December 13, 2013 8:30 a.m. (EST)—Media Registration & Continental Breakfast 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. (EST)—Conference Program

Location: Grand Hyatt New YorkRegency Conference Room, Mezzanine Level109 East 42nd StreetNew York, NY 10017

**Registration Deadline is December 2**
Media are invited to attend this event at no cost, although seating is limited. Breakfast and lunch will be provided by the Society. Registration and program details are posted online at https://www.endocrine.org/sciencewriters.

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Founded in 1916, The Endocrine Society is the world’s oldest, largest and most active organization devoted to research on hormones and the clinical practice of endocrinology. Today, The Endocrine Society’s membership consists of over 16,000 scientists, physicians, educators, nurses and students in more than 100 countries. Society members represent all basic, applied and clinical interests in endocrinology. The Endocrine Society is based in Chevy Chase, Maryland. To learn more about the Society and the field of endocrinology, visit our site at www.endocrine.org. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/#!/EndoMedia.