Hypothyroid Articles:

Sluggish Thyroid Associated with Breast Cancer Risk

New research is proposing overactive thyroid is protective against breast cancer because of the extra free radicals the condition generates that induce cell death in breast cancer cells. Conversely, a sluggish thyroid would have less ability to exert such influence on cancer cells, thus the higher rate of breast cancer.

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Thyroid Function Closely Associated with Mood

New imaging technology is enabling researchers to understand the relationship of thyroid function and just how well your brain works.

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Sluggish Thyroid Increases Blood Pressure

The impact of thyroid function on arterial stiffness and consequent elevation in blood pressure is a new finding helping to explain yet another adverse consequence of poor thyroid function on cardiovascular health. Researchers showed that correcting sluggish thyroid function (subclinical hypothyroid) enabled a return of better blood pressure function.

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Thyroid and Cholesterol

It is well established in the scientific literature that subclinical hypothyroid as well as frank hypothyroid are associated with increased levels of total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and lipoprotein(a).

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Thyroid Problems Increase the Risk for Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness, a gradual deterioration of the optic nerve that often “sneaks up” on a person. A new study says that patients who have glaucoma also have a 38% higher rate of thyroid problems.

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Low Vitamin D Contributes to Thyroid Problems

Researchers at UCLA tried to show that low vitamin D would make an autoimmune thyroid problem worse. This turned out not to be the case, but what they did find was rather surprising.

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Sluggish Thyroid, Triglycerides, CRP, & Blood Pressure

A number of new studies have been making it clear that elevated triglycerides (excess fat blobs in your circulation) and elevated CRP (an inflammatory compound made by your liver) are key indicators of eventual heart disease. I would also like to point out that these markers are clearly linked to sluggish thyroid as well...

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Thyroid and Kidney Problems Overlap

A considerable body of science now links thyroid problems and kidney problems in a chicken and egg manner. In order to maintain good health it is vital to nip both thyroid problems and kidney problems in the early phases – as the more progressive the issues the more difficult they are to correct.

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Oprah’s Thyroid Problem Explained

Oprah is creating a lot of buzz after gaining forty pounds and simultaneously claiming she solved her thyroid problem. Her statements sent internet bloggers into a frenzy. How did she get off her thyroid medication? Did she really solve her thyroid problem? Isn’t this just a temporary break from a sinister and permanent thyroid illness? If her thyroid is in such great shape why did she pile on forty pounds?

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Leptin, Thyroid, and Weight Loss

It is very common that individuals who are overweight have a majority of the symptoms associated with a hypothyroid-like condition. This is especially true for those who have a history of yo-yo dieting or have difficulty losing weight by cutting back on calories and trying to exercise more.

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