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Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs May Cut Incidence of Autoimmune Thyroid Disease

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 27, 2023 – Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) might prevent incidence of autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a...

Could an Overactive Thyroid Harm the Aging Brain?

THURSDAY, Nov. 30, 2023 – Elevated levels of thyroid hormone appear to harm the aging brain, increasing seniors’ risk of dementia or other cognitive disorders, a new study finds. High levels of t...

Thyroid Cancer Prevalent Among Transgender Female Veterans

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 29, 2023 – There is a high prevalence of thyroid cancer among transgender female veterans, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Thyroid Association,...

PFAS Chemicals Tied to Later Puberty in Girls

TUESDAY, Oct. 3, 2023 – Exposure to ubiquitous chemicals known as PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, may delay puberty in girls, new research indicates. The study is the first to consider t...

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