Steve Bryson, PhD,  science writer—

An alternative diagnostic test to measure the levels of late-night cortisol in the saliva of patients with Cushing’s disease did not meet the standards of currently used methods, a study demonstrates.  The study, “Prospective evaluation of…

Abnormal fat accumulation, including increased bone marrow fat and insulin resistance,  can lead to bone loss and a greater likelihood of fractures in people with Cushing’s disease, researchers report. Their study, “Beyond the…