AVENTURA, Fla. — It’s estimated that one in five women age 60 and older have some form of thyroid dysfunction, yet a huge number will go undiagnosed. For years, Bonnie Reiter Lehrer wondered if she ...
FUTURE STUDIES. WELL, IN TONIGHT’S WOMAN’S DOCTOR, PREGNANCY COMES WITH MANY SYMPTOMS, BUT HAVING A HEALTHY MOM IS A TOP PRIORITY, SO IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, YOU MAY WANT TO SPECIFICALLY ASK ...
Thyroid disorders are far more common in women than men, and their impact goes well beyond weight changes or fatigue. In clinical practice, many women first discover an underlying thyroid problem when ...
The thyroid releases hormones that regulate metabolism, growth, and organ function. When hormone levels dip too low (hypothyroidism), the body slows down. When they rise too high (hyperthyroidism), it ...
On the occasion of Thyroid Awareness Month, women should pledge to focus on their thyroid health just like they do for their ...
For the estimated 20 million adults in the United States with some form of thyroid disease, diet can make a big difference in how you feel and your overall health. Certain nutrients help support ...