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Two New Genetic Mutations Associated With Cowden Syndrome Identified
December 13, 2012 — Researchers have uncovered two new genes associated with Cowden syndrome -- a difficult-to-recognize, under-diagnosed condition that carries high risks of breast, thyroid, and other ... > full story -
Thyroid Problems Linked to Irregular Heart Rhythm
November 27, 2012 — People with an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) carry a greater risk of developing irregular heart rhythm (known as atrial fibrillation) than those with normal thyroid function, finds a new ... > full story -
Scatter Radiation from Mammography Presents No Cancer Risk, Study Finds
November 27, 2012 — The radiation dose to areas of the body near the breast during mammography is negligible, or very low, and does not result in an increased risk of cancer, according to a new study. The results ... > full story -
BPA Shown to Disrupt Thyroid Function in Pregnant Animals and Offspring
November 14, 2012 — In utero exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) can be associated with decreased thyroid function in newborn sheep, according to a recent ... > full story -
New Cause of Thyroid Hormone Deficiency Discovered
November 12, 2012 — Researchers have discovered a new cause for thyroid hormone deficiency, or hypothyroidism. The scientists identified a new hereditary form of hypothyroidism that is more prevalent in males than in ... > full story -
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Flame Retardant 'Firemaster 550' Is an Endocrine Disruptor, Study Finds
October 24, 2012 — The flame-retardant mixture known as "Firemaster 550" is an endocrine disruptor that causes extreme weight gain, early onset of puberty and cardiovascular health effects in lab animals, according to ... > full story -
Generation of Functional Thyroid Tissue from Stem Cells
October 11, 2012 — The generation of functional thyroid tissue from stem cells could allow the treatment of patients, which suffer from thyroid hormone deficiency due to defective function, or abnormal development of ... > full story -
Older Age Marker May Be More Appropriate in Predicting Papillary Thyroid Cancer Prognosis
October 10, 2012 — Researchers have shown that age 45 is no longer a useful predictor of negative outcomes in the staging of papillary thyroid cancer ... > full story -
BPA Linked to Thyroid Hormone Changes in Pregnant Women, Newborns
October 4, 2012 — A new study adds to growing concerns about the health effects of Bisphenol A (BPA), a compound commonly found in the lining of tin cans, hard plastics and certain store receipts. Researchers have ... > full story -
iPhone Can Diagnose Thyroid Disease
September 24, 2012 — An iPhone and specially-designed image analysis app is able to diagnose and manage the treatment of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, according to new ... > full story
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