Could you have hypothyroidism?
You've been feeling fatigued and have gained some weight. It could be just a sign that you're getting older, but there might be a chance these general symptoms are caused by hypothyroidism.
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Endocrine System Diseases: News and Research on Hypothyroidism
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Ready to take the plunge? Expert has advice for entering icy waters
As you prepare for that annual icy plunge into a lake, river or ocean, Dr. Chris McMullen has this advice: Enjoy the water for a few minutes, with as many people as possible. Then get out. Warm up.
Jan 2, 2025
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Common thyroid medicine linked to bone loss
Levothyroxine, the second most commonly prescribed medication among older adults in the U.S., may be associated with bone loss, according to a study being presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North ...
Nov 25, 2024
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Researchers are one step closer to developing cell-based therapy for hypothyroidism
Researchers from the Center for Regenerative Medicine (CReM) and the Department of Medicine at Boston Medical Center (BMC) and Boston University (BU) have made a breakthrough that holds promise for developing new therapies ...
Nov 7, 2024
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Potential genetic link ID'd between thyroid disease, alopecia areata
There seems to be a significant association between hypothyroidism, Hashimoto thyroiditis, subacute thyroiditis, and alopecia areata (AA), according to a study published in the October issue of Skin Research & Technology.
Oct 30, 2024
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Subclinical hypothyroidism in early pregnancy linked to higher risk of overt hypothyroidism
A new study has shown that subclinical hypothyroidism diagnosed before 21 weeks of pregnancy is associated with more than fourfold higher rates of overt hypothyroidism or thyroid replacement therapy within 5 years of delivery. ...
Aug 2, 2024
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Team discovers why people who lack a specific blood group are genetically predisposed to be overweight or obese
A team of international researchers, led by the University of Exeter, has discovered that people with a genetic variant that disables the SMIM1 gene have higher body weight because they expend less energy when at rest.
Jun 20, 2024
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People with hypothyroidism and type D personality may be more likely to experience poor treatment outcomes
New research published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism finds a high prevalence of type D personality among people with hypothyroidism. The paper is titled "Hypothyroidism and Type D Personality: Results ...
Apr 9, 2024
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Thyroid disease is common in the US—learn more about signs, symptoms
There are 20 million people in the United States who suffer from thyroid disease. According to the National Cancer Institute, Kentucky has a higher rate of thyroid cancer than the rest of the country.
Mar 4, 2024
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What do your blood test results mean? A toxicologist explains the basics of how to interpret them
Your blood serves numerous roles to maintain your health. To carry out these functions, blood contains a multitude of components, including red blood cells that transport oxygen, nutrients and hormones; white blood cells ...
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