Thyroid problems are one of the most common medical conditions – they are commonly misdiagnosed since thyroid symptoms often appear gradually. It is best to understand this gland, its function, and how to detect possible thyroid problems which may occur.
The Thyroid Gland: Keeping Hormonal Harmony
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Low-Carb Diets Heavy on Meat May Raise Health Risks
MONDAY, Sept. 6 (HealthDay News) -- A low-carbohydrate diet that
derives fats and proteins from vegetable sources rather than meats is
probably healthier, new research finds.
Study links cholesterol and nonstick coating chemical
Chemicals used to make non-stick coatings on cookware and to waterproof fabrics may raise levels of cholesterol in children, U.S. researchers said on Monday.
Lack of Sleep May Be Linked to Childhood Obesity
MONDAY, Sept. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Infants and preschoolers who don't
get enough sleep at night are at increased risk for later childhood
obesity, a new study suggests.
Cholera outbreak in Cameroon 'worst in 20 years'
UNICEF says more than 300 people have died in the West African nation of Cameroon from the country's worst cholera outbreak in 20 years.
Mental illness alone not linked to violence
Mental illnesses like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder alone do not make people more violent, but the tendency of people with psychiatric problems to abuse drugs or alcohol does, scientists said on Monday.
Sanofi ready to raise bid if Genzyme talks: report
French drugmaker Sanofi-Aventis would be prepared to moderately raise its $69 per share offer for Genzyme if the U.S. biotech agreed to negotiate, Dow Jones reported, citing a person familiar with the matter.
Chemicals in Rugs, Cookware May Be Linked to Raised Cholesterol in Teens
MONDAY, Sept. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Common chemicals found in
everything from non-stick cookware to grease-resistant food packaging
appear to be associated with increases in cholesterol levels in
adolescents, a new study suggests.
WHO wants faster, more flu vaccine production
The vaccine used to contain the recent swine flu pandemic was effective, but health authorities will need to ramp up the speed and volume of production during the next global outbreak, a World Health Organization official said Monday.
After $75,000, Money Can't Buy Day-to-Day Happiness
MONDAY, Sept. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Money can help buy happiness -- at
least if you're bringing in about $75,000 a year, new research shows.
'Record births' after New Zealand quake
A record number of babies were born in the aftermath of the powerful 7.0 earthquake that rocked New Zealand this weekend, hospital officials said on Monday.
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