Posted by Samuel on Sep 18, 2012
The FDA already has extensive regulatory powers, but Congress and the President are set to further increase the agency’s authority. The Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (S. 3187) contains a provision that would cause...
Posted by Samuel on Sep 9, 2012
Endocrinologists specialize in the complex, myriad system of glands and organs that comprise the endocrine system. Individuals visit these specialists when their medical issue involves hormonal imbalances, deficiencies in hormone production or...
Posted by Samuel on Sep 7, 2012
Hypothyroidism is a condition that results from decreased function of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is part of the endocrine system, which means it produces hormones that facilitate the proper functioning of processes in the body. Specifically...
Posted by Samuel on Sep 6, 2012
If you’ve ever struggled with a cluster of particular physical symptoms like fatigue, weight changes, brittle nails, hair loss, and mood issues, you may be familiar with the phrase “thyroid function test.” Basically, a thyroid...
Posted by Samuel on Sep 4, 2012
A good thyroid diet is not difficult to achieve and can be critical to your health, particularly if you have already been diagnosed with a thyroid problem. An under-active thyroid (hypothyroidism) can be as detrimental to your wellbeing as an...
Posted by Samuel on Sep 4, 2012
Know How it Works
Hypothyroidism, the medical term for underactive thyroid, is when the thyroid fails to produce enough thyroid hormones. The thyroid, located in the front of the neck, is one of the largest glands in the endocrine system. Its...
Posted by Samuel on Sep 4, 2012
Hyperactive thyroid or hyperthyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland gets overly excited and produces thyroid hormones in excessive amounts. These hormones are thyroxine or T4 and triiodothyronine or T3, and they play an important role...