Thyroid Disorders
Poorer Patients Find Thyroid Cancer at Later Stage: Study
Income-based health disparity needs addressing, researchers say
THURSDAY, Sept. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Poorer people are more likely than the rich to receive a thyroid cancer diagnosis after the disease has progressed to a more advanced stage, according to a new study.
The study was scheduled for presentation Thursday at a meeting of the American Thyroid Association in Quebec City, Canada.
Thyroid Treatment Guidelines for Pregnant Women Revised
Overactive or underactive thyroid can lead to dangerous medical conditions for mothers, newborns
TUESDAY, Aug. 14 (HealthDay News) -- Thyroid hormone is critical for normal fetal brain development, and hormonal problems among pregnant women must be properly managed, according to the Endocrine Society, which just revised its guidelines on treating thyroid-related medical issues before, during and after pregnancy.
Boost Your Energy Naturally
Do you feel exhausted before the day is over? Too pooped to play on weekends? Can't even begin to think about exercising or sex, or you run out of gas before working up a sweat?
Women of all ages seem to be suffering from an energy deficit these days.
Preventive Health Screenings for Women
Be proactive about your health by staying on top of necessary screenings and health care visits. This schedule is a suggested timeline for routine screenings. Talk with your health care provider for specific personal guidance. More frequent screenings may be recommended based on your personal health history.
Thyroid Disorders Quiz
Take this short quiz to test your knowledge about thyroid disorders.
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Thyroid Disorders: More Common than You’d Think
About 20 million Americans—more of them women than men—are affected by a thyroid disease or disorder, according to the American Thyroid Association (ATA). In fact, an estimated one in eight women will develop a thyroid disorder at some time in her life. So, it’s important to understand what the thyroid does in your body and what symptoms may develop when it doesn’t function properly.
Looking for a cure-all?
Looking for a cure-all? Tea tree oil, a natural derivative of the melaleuca alternifolia plant, might be the closest thing to it. This disinfecting, tangy-smelling oil can help clear up acne, heal cuts and scrapes, fight athlete's foot and treat a wide array of other ailments. It's also widely available in personal care and household cleaning products.
As a supplement to other kinds of treatment, some health care providers use art therapy to help patients heal from both physical and emotional trauma
As a supplement to other kinds of treatment, some health care providers use art therapy to help patients heal from both physical and emotional trauma. Like talk therapy, art therapy helps patients release emotions and thoughts about their condition and their experience, and sometimes the results are incredibly enlightening...and beautiful.
Ready to try something new?
Ready to try something new? Be sure to use care when exploring alternative and complementary medical treatments. Professional organizations offer many practitioners training and certification, but some service providers might not be up to snuff. Speak with your health care professional about options and referrals.
Get connected! Mind-body medicine is just what it sounds like: a health practice that examines - and takes advantage of - the connection between mind and body
Get connected! Mind-body medicine is just what it sounds like: a health practice that examines - and takes advantage of - the connection between mind and body. Through practices like biofeedback, relaxation methods, cognitive behavioral therapy and more, health care providers teach patients how to find those connections and use them to heal.
