https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/endocrinology-metabolism/news-rss/?title=Latest%20News&orgId=109156&keywordId=1705 A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Endocrinology en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:55:45 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/endocrinology-metabolism/news-article/complete-academic-physician-dr-karl-insogna-retires/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/endocrinology-metabolism/news-article/complete-academic-physician-dr-karl-insogna-retires/ During his childhood in Wolcott, Conn., Karl Insogna’s parents instilled in him a few life lessons. Insogna, MD, FACP, Ensign Professor of Medicine (Endocrinology); director, Yale Bone Center; and associate director, Yale Center for X-Linked Hypophosphatemia; was taught to strive to leave the world a better place than you found it, and to do something to help others. Fri, 29 Sep 2023 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/endocrinology-metabolism/news-article/organ-systems-respond-uniquely-to-fight-sepsis/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/endocrinology-metabolism/news-article/organ-systems-respond-uniquely-to-fight-sepsis/ Millions of patients die each year from critical illnesses that involve sepsis, which is a condition that disrupts the normal balance of body systems due to an infection and is associated with high inflammation. Thu, 14 Sep 2023 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/endocrinology-metabolism/news-article/shulman-awarded-easd-lilly-centennial-anniversary-prize/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/endocrinology-metabolism/news-article/shulman-awarded-easd-lilly-centennial-anniversary-prize/ Gerald I. Shulman, MD, PhD, George R. Cowgill Professor of Medicine (Endocrinology) and professor of cellular and molecular physiology, received the 2023 European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD)-Lilly Centennial Anniversary Prize. The award recognizes individual researchers who have made landmark achievements in the pathogenesis of diabetes. Thu, 27 Jul 2023 12:30:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/endocrinology-metabolism/news-article/how-breastfeeding-lowers-the-risk-of-developing-type-2-diabetes/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/endocrinology-metabolism/news-article/how-breastfeeding-lowers-the-risk-of-developing-type-2-diabetes/ A new Yale study has found a possible explanation for why breastfeeding can provide protection. Tue, 18 Jul 2023 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/endocrinology-metabolism/news-article/beyond-ozempic-trials-hold-promise-for-highly-effective-obesity-drugs/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/endocrinology-metabolism/news-article/beyond-ozempic-trials-hold-promise-for-highly-effective-obesity-drugs/ Yale researchers are seeing significant results in clinical trials involving the newest generation of anti-obesity medications. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 04:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2023/06/12/diminished-brain-response-nutrients-observed-people-obesity https://news.yale.edu/2023/06/12/diminished-brain-response-nutrients-observed-people-obesity In a new study led by Mireille Serlie, MD, PhD, professor of medicine (endocrinology), researchers found that while the detection of nutrients in the stomach does induce brain activity changes in lean people, such brain responses are largely diminished in people with obesity. Fri, 16 Jun 2023 04:00:00 Z