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Could a Common Thyroid Medicine Weaken Bones?
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- November 25, 2024
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New research suggests that a thyroid medication often prescribed to older Americans may be linked to a common problem in old age -- bone loss.
Long COVID Hits the Young Harder Than the Old, Study Finds
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- November 25, 2024
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It might sound counterintuitive, but new research shows that when Long COVID strikes, younger patients appear more prone to severe symptoms than older folks.
That's tough on society as a whole, the study's lead author said.
“The impact of Long COVID is causi...
Hidden Thyroid Issues in Pregnancy Could Mean Thyroid Trouble Later
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 6, 2024
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Women who develop subclinical thyroid issues during pregnancy, meaning symptoms haven't surfaced, could face real thyroid trouble within five years, a new study finds.
Pregnant women who were diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroidism, pointing to an under-active gland, b...
Could an Overactive Thyroid Harm the Aging Brain?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 30, 2023
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Elevated levels of thyroid hormone appear to harm the aging brain, increasing seniors' risk of dementia or other cognitive disorders, a new study finds.
High levels of thyroid hormone -- a condition called thyrotoxicosis -- was associated with thinking problems whether t...
PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' Cost the U.S. Billions
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 27, 2022
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They are called "forever chemicals" because they linger in the human body and can contribute to the risk of everything from cancer to childhood obesity.
Thyroid Trouble May Raise Dementia Risks
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- July 18, 2022
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Millions of older adults try to manage an underactive thyroid gland with daily medication, but a new study suggests they may still be vulnerable to developing
You Can Drink Coffee With Your Thyroid Medication: Study
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 13, 2022
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It's OK to drink coffee soon after taking a liquid thyroid medication, a new study finds.
Current product labels and treatment guidelines recommend patients take
Thyroid Could Play Key Role in Hospital Stays
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 2, 2022
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People with hypothyroidism who are undertreated are at increased risk for longer...