Endocrine System Diseases: News and Research on Thyroid Diseases

MeSH tree: C19.874

PFAS directly shown to alter thyroid structure and function

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances are used across industries, and are present in waterproof clothing, makeup, carpets, upholstery, cookware, fast-food containers, and myriad other items we encounter in our daily lives.

FDA approves new weight loss pill in record time

A new daily pill to help with weight loss has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and it moved through review faster than most drugs in recent years.

Can you actually have a 'slow' or 'fast' metabolism?

Have you ever heard someone claim they have a fast metabolism? This typically means they can eat whatever they want without gaining weight. Meanwhile, others blame their inability to lose weight on having a slow metabolism.But ...

Do you need to worry about thyroid nodules?

Your thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the front of your neck. Its main job is to produce thyroid hormones, which help regulate your body's metabolism and control your heart rate, body temperature, growth and ...

Study suggests bamboo has 'superfood' potential

The world's first academic review into bamboo consumption has identified a surprising range of health benefits, including helping control blood sugar, fighting inflammation, improving gut health and acting as an antioxidant.

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