Hormones equals Health

Main Category: Endocrinology
Article Date: 30 Oct 2005 - 0:00 PDT

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The Endocrine Society and The Hormone Foundation to hold Science Writers Conference to discuss controversial issues The Endocrine Society and The Hormone Foundation will hold a one-day Science Writers Conference to educate the media on the importance of the endocrine system in relation to overall health. The endocrine system is often overlooked by the media when addressing health issues, although it is intricately linked to all major body systems. Leading researchers will discuss controversial issues such as:

* Anabolic steroids
* Sexual orientation: Nature vs. Nurture
* Superior diets
* Women's Health Initiative

WHEN:
December 1, 2005
9:00am - 3:00pm EST

WHERE:
Hilton Times Square
234 West 42nd St.
New York, NY 10036

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 12,000 scientists, physicians, educators, nurses and students in more than 80 countries. Together, these 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 web site at endo-society.org.

The Hormone Foundation is an independent, nonprofit organization established by The Endocrine Society in 1997. Its mission is to serve as a resource for the public by promoting the prevention, treatment and cure of hormone-related conditions through public outreach and education. Through its public education campaigns, Web site, forums, media roundtables and publications, The Hormone Foundation is a leading source of hormone-related information for the public, physicians, allied health professionals and the media.

To learn more about the Foundation, visit hormone.org.

Tadu Yimam
Media@endo-society.org
The Endocrine Society & The Hormone Foundation
http://www.endo-society.org

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