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Thyroid Disease - You Need to Know About This

Almost one in eight women will develop a thyroid problem during her lifetime.  Thyroid disease is over seven times more common in women than it is in men. Symptoms of early thyroid disease are often sporadic and diffuse.  Sometimes, these symptoms are thought to be due to stress or advancing age.

Dr. Richard Shames: Don't Suffer from Low Thyroid

Low thyroid is a worldwide epidemic affecting about one out of every 10 Americans and up to one out of five mature women. It is one of the easiest and least expensive health problems to treat but many women suffer with it for years because it frequently goes undiagnosed. You don't need to suffer any longer, says thyroid specialist Dr. Richard Shames.

Thyroid Facts

You probably don't know much about your thyroid until things go wrong and you experience some scary and disruptive symptoms. Here are facts and the warning signs ...

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American Thyroid Association

The ATA is the leading organization focused on thyroid biology and the prevention and treatment of thyroid disorders through excellence and innovation in research, clinical care, education, and public health. The site is bilingual, has useful links and allows for news feeds to your desktop.

Medline Plus

A service of the National Institutes of Health and the National Library of Medicine. Contains a wealth of information about the thyroid gland, diseases and management.



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