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If you’re over 60, it’s quite possible that the feeling of “aging” is an underactive thyroid gland. Hypothyroidism is very hard to distinguish in older age. The typical symptoms that may be noticeable in younger patients are more veiled in advanced years, and the symptoms may be disguised as something else. High cholesterol, for example, ...click here to read more

The month of January has been deemed Thyroid Awareness Month. It is a time when one of the most important glands in the human body gets the coverage it deserves. The thyroid gland produces thyroid hormones, helping to maintain the body’s metabolism, and abnormalities of this gland are a common problem. To help get our ...click here to read more

The thyroid is a gland found in the neck that is responsible for secreting thyroid hormone, which primarily influences metabolic rate and protein synthesis. An estimated 20 million Americans have some sort of thyroid disease, with 60 percent of those individuals unaware of their condition. We at Bel Marra feel that we should inform our ...click here to read more

July 17 is bladder cancer awareness day. We want to do our part to spread information about this condition, which affects so many people. We’ve compiled a list of the most relevant articles on the topic. You will find information on bladder cancer treatment, hypothyroidism, and multiple myeloma, all of which play a part in ...click here to read more

Our thyroid hormone is essential for regulating metabolism and is required for the normal balance of chemical reactions in the body. Having low levels of thyroid hormone or an underactive thyroid gland is called hypothyroidism, and it affects women older than 60. To better inform our readers, we have compiled a list of our best ...click here to read more

January is Thyroid Awareness Month so we present our articles discussing the thyroid and related conditions, including thyroid eye disease, hypothyroidism risk, cognitive impairment, dementia, and type 2 diabetes. The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland located in the throat area. Its role is to produce hormones important for bodily functions. Common thyroid diseases are ...click here to read more

Schizophrenia, although a type of mental illness, can influence or can be influenced by dementia, urinary tract infections, hypothyroidism, sleep deprivation, and yeast infection. We have compiled our top articles regarding schizophrenia and the related topics in order for you to have a better understanding of this condition. Schizophrenia patients show a higher dementia risk ...click here to read more

This week’s health news roundup has the latest on celiac disease, fibromyalgia, vitiligo, hypothyroidism, and rheumatoid arthritis. Studies have shown that celiac disease may increase the risk of asthma, fibromyalgia may raise the risk of osteoporosis, vitiligo doesn’t affect pregnancy, the risk of hypothyroidism may increase with exposure to flame retardants, while rheumatoid arthritis may be prevented ...click here to read more

Hypothyroidism risk in women may increase with exposure to flame retardant chemicals. The study has found that younger women exposed to the chemical known as polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) may be more likely to develop an underactive thyroid. PBDEs are flame retardants found in textiles, furniture, and electronics. Lead researcher Youssef Oulhote said, “What we ...click here to read more

A new discovery has revealed that there could be a link between hypothyroidism during pregnancy and the risk of schizophrenia in offspring. According to a study conducted by experts at Columbia University Medical Center, The New York State Psychiatric Institute, and Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health, low levels of thyroxine (hormone secreted by ...click here to read more

Hypothyroidism, also referred to as underactive thyroid, has been linked to PCOS, or polycystic ovary syndrome. While many studies show that these two conditions share some of the same symptoms, most experts still say that they are separate health issues. Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough of certain ...click here to read more

Does hypothyroidism increase the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia in the elderly? If you’ve ever asked yourself that question you are among the many others who ponder it as well. Roughly, four to 15 percent of Americans have subclinical hypothyroidism – underactive thyroid. Along with the usual symptoms of fatigue and weight gain, a ...click here to read more

Hypothyroidism in women is a common condition in which the thyroid gland underproduces necessary thyroid hormones that help the body function. The thyroid is responsible for many functions, including metabolism and hair growth. Many hypothyroidism patients gain weight, for example, because their metabolism slows down. Women suffer from thyroid-related issues more often than men, and ...click here to read more

Hypothyroidism and menopause may be two different conditions, but they do have a connection, thus women may want to have a better understanding of these two health situations, including the symptoms, causes, and possible treatments. Hypothyroidism happens when your thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough of certain hormones. Women who are over the age of 60 ...click here to read more