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FDA Approves Emcitate as First Treatment for Rare Genetic Disorder That Starves Brain of Thyroid Hormone

FDA Approves Emcitate as First Treatment for Rare Genetic Disorder That Starves Brain of Thyroid Hormone

Thyroid hormone is essential for infant brain development. But when the cellular "gateway" that transports the hormone into the brain is defective...
Losing Weight Despite a Big Appetite? Blame Your Thyroid, Not the Summer Heat

Losing Weight Despite a Big Appetite? Blame Your Thyroid, Not the Summer Heat

On scorching summer days, it is easy to blame the weather when you sweat excessively, feel drained, or lie awake at night with a pounding heart.
Tired and Gaining Weight? 5 Hidden Culprits That Aren't Your Thyroid

Tired and Gaining Weight? 5 Hidden Culprits That Aren't Your Thyroid

"Could it be my thyroid?" With the recent surge in reports of extreme exhaustion, many are beginning to suspect an...
EZH1 Mutation 'Locks' Cancer-Fighting Genes to Fuel Thyroid Tumors, Study Finds

EZH1 Mutation 'Locks' Cancer-Fighting Genes to Fuel Thyroid Tumors, Study Finds

Cancer cells do not grow simply by switching on genes that drive proliferation; they can also lock away genes that keep...
Spots on Your Nails? Four Warning Signs Your Hands May Be Signaling a Health Problem

Spots on Your Nails? Four Warning Signs Your Hands May Be Signaling a Health Problem

Your nails can reveal a wealth of information about your overall health. Sudden changes, such as splitting or the...
Amal Clooney's Morning Secret: Starting the Day with Korean Seaweed Soup

Amal Clooney's Morning Secret: Starting the Day with Korean Seaweed Soup

Amal Clooney, 48, a high-profile human rights lawyer and wife of Hollywood actor George Clooney, 65, has shared details...
Beyond Diet and Exercise: The Hidden Role of Sleep and Stress in Prediabetes

Beyond Diet and Exercise: The Hidden Role of Sleep and Stress in Prediabetes

Diet and exercise form the bedrock of blood sugar management and obesity prevention. Avoiding excessive carbohydrate...
Navigating the Post-50 Shift: How Women Can Prioritizing Health Screenings for Longevity

Navigating the Post-50 Shift: How Women Can Prioritizing Health Screenings for Longevity

After turning 50, physical changes can seem to arrive all at once. Your waistline expands, blood pressure and blood...
Re-evaluating the Knife: Why Some Thyroid Cancers No Longer Require Immediate Surgery

Re-evaluating the Knife: Why Some Thyroid Cancers No Longer Require Immediate Surgery

During a routine health screening, a doctor points out a small lump on your thyroid. Additional tests deliver a jarring...
When Healthy Foods Turn ‘Toxic’: 7 Fruits and Vegetables to Eat in Moderation

When Healthy Foods Turn ‘Toxic’: 7 Fruits and Vegetables to Eat in Moderation

As people age, many begin incorporating health-focused foods into their diets with the belief that more is always...