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'The Boys' star Erin Moriarty opens up about Graves' disease diagnosis
Updated : 9 months ago IST
'The Boys' star Erin Moriarty has taken to social media to share her recent diagnosis with Graves' disease, an autoimmune disorder that affects the thyroid gland.
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Researchers discover new genetic mutation for congenital thyroid condition
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
A team of researchers discovered a genetic mutation in a non-coding region of DNA that changes thyroid regulation, resulting in a rare type of congenital thyroid abnormality.
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Understanding Thyroid Health and Its Effects on Weight
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 18: The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland that sits in the neck. It produces hormones that control many of the body's functions, including metabolism. Metabolism is the process by which the body converts food into energy.
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Study finds number of hypothyroidism patients receiving treatment other th
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The use of thyroid hormones other than the commonly prescribed hormone medicine levothyroxine to treat hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid, is increasing, according to a study.
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Radioactive iodine, surgery linked to increased survival in hyperthyroidis
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
According to a study, hyperthyroidism therapy such as radioactive iodine or surgery was linked to a lower risk for mortality.
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Exposure to dioxins may worsen thyroid function: Study
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
According to a study presented at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill., dioxin exposure may negatively impact thyroid function.
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Study finds COVID-19 can cause atypical thyroid inflammation
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 21 (ANI): Some patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 disease seem to experience inflammation of the thyroid gland that is different from thyroid inflammation caused by other viruses, according to a study.
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Improved treatment for patients with hyperthyroidism: Study
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 29 (ANI): According to an evidence review led by researchers, radioactive iodine is to be recommended as the frontline treatment for patients with thyroid gland overactivity caused by conditions such as Graves' disease.
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Get thyroid gland removed through hidden cut below lip
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [US], Dec. 1 (ANI): You can now get your thyroid
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