World Obesity Day was established by the World Obesity Federation in 2015 and, since 2020, has been celebrated on March 4th as a strategy to raise awareness of the importance of unified actions to tackle the obesity epidemic, which is continuously growing worldwide, with no signs of reduction (,). This increase has been more rapid in low- and middle-income countries and, within countries, has been disproportionately higher among vulnerable populations and younger individuals (,). In 2026, the campaign motto is […]

This special issue of the Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism (AE&M) brings together invited narrative reviews written by experts from around the world. “Voices of Endocrinology: contemporary insights in endocrine and metabolic disorders” highlights current advances, ongoing controversies, and emerging directions across endocrine science and clinical practice. Each article reflects both the state of the art and the personal perspectives of distinguished leaders who have contributed over the years to shaping our understanding of the topics addressed in this issue. […]

The pursuit of understanding the role of diet in the global epidemic of obesity and chronic diseases has transformed nutrition science over the past decades. Studies focusing on isolated nutrients, such as fats or sugars, proved inadequate in explaining the emerging epidemiological landscape (). This reductionist perspective was overcome by a broader focus on dietary patterns, initially supported by large clinical trials that demonstrated the protective effects of the Mediterranean diet in reducing the risk of several diseases (). A […]

This special issue of the Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism is dedicated to Basic and Translational Research. It presents diverse articles and reviews with different focuses, which show the broad coverage of subjects that permeate this topic. Some of them, including a minireview (), are related to endocrine disruptors compounds (EDCs), that are known to impact all forms of life that live in the planet and the environment, therefore affecting the reproduction, sustainability, and development (). Part of the EDCs, […]

During the second part of the 20th century, public health systems in collaboration with pharmaceutical companies have made enormous progress in curbing the mortality from infectious disease in both westernized and developing countries. However, the tremendous economic development after the second world war triggered another health epidemic linked to changes in lifestyle characterized by increasing availability of food and decreasing needs in occupational-related physical activity. As countries grow economically and healthcare improves, people live longer, but chronic conditions like obesity, […]

The timeless saying “medicine is an ever-changing science” remains as true as ever. Within the realm of thyroid cancer, recent years have witnessed a significant accumulation of evidence that has ushered in remarkable transformations in the principles that guide management decisions. We are evolving to achieve care that aligns proportionality (administering treatments according to the tumor’s aggressiveness), enhancing value-based and integrating patient preferences to prioritize patient-centered outcomes. Despite the generally positive outlook for patients with differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC), approximately […]

Since its inception, AE&M aimed to establish itself as a leading source of high-quality scientific information in the areas of endocrinology and metabolism ( ). In that sense, maintaining open access to our articles was paramount to amplify the reach of such information in a globalized, albeit inequitable, world ( ). Aiming to continue to serve the community of readers, authors, and reviewers in the best possible way, two new implementations are underway: AE&M has joined PubMed Central (PMC), and […]

DEAR COLLEAGUES, It was 1951, under the name of Arquivos Brasileiros de Endocrinologia e Metabologia, when the editors Thales Martins, from basic science, and Waldemar Berardinelli, from clinical research, created the current Archives of Endocrinology & Metabolism. […]

Since the discovery of insulin in 1921 and with the evolution of different insulin analogs, infusion subcutaneous systems and glycemic monitoring devices, patients with type 1 diabetes have been experimenting a significant improve in quality of life and living longer with fewer complications. Nevertheless, a next drawback to be solved in the current insulin therapy, which is usually made through multiple daily injections (MDI) or by continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) using an insulin external pump, is to mimic endogenously […]

DEAR COLLEAGUES, After 8 years and feeling accomplished, I am leaving the role of Editor-in-chief of our beloved Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism – AE&M. Invited by the former president of SBEM, Dr. Nina Rosa Musolino, I accepted this mission proposing some changes, starting with altering the written language to English, seeking greater entrance in international endocrinology. In this way, the Arquivos Brasileiros de Endocrinologia e Metabologia became the Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism. […]

Speculations about the individual aspects and their interfaces with the etiology and management of diabetes mellitus have generated a great amount of uncertainty and research across time. Investigators who focused their attention on the behavior of people with diabetes were intrigued by the significant differences in terms of their personal position about diagnosis and treatment when compared to the pattern of subjects with other conditions. In 1679, Thomas Willis hypothesized about the importance of “prolonged sorrow” in the etiology of […]

At the time I write this Editorial, most of the world is transitioning out of the acute COVID-19 phase thanks to unprecedented health-related innovations that allowed development of several COVID-19 tests, clinical trials and vaccines in just few months after the outbreak of the disease. Nevertheless, the COVID-19 pandemic was undoubtedly one of the greatest health challenges ever faced by the international community and presented many indirect impacts on the public health systems, particularly for vulnerable populations (). One of […]