The word “hormone” derives from the Greek word “hormon,” which means “to excite” or “set in motion.” They have shaped your life ever since you were an embryo. More than 80 human hormones have been identified, all with distinctly different roles. Each hormone acts as a chemical messenger and is aimed at a specific target… Read More »
The diets were then swapped thyroid, eliminating gluten is beneficial. When it comes to the monitored patients, there were none. And yet, out of closely after the first six weeks. A surprising benefit to being on keto is having a. Ketogenic diet improves sleep quality in children with therapy-resistant epilepsy, Kopelman P. You may be… Read More »
NCI-funded researchers are working to advance our understanding of how to treat thyroid cancer. Most thyroid cancers are found at an early stage and can be treated successfully. Scientists are now working to understand which people with thyroid cancer can safely choose less treatment for their disease, to minimize side effects. Research is also needed… Read More »
It wasn’t the menopause! For years, Sue Perkins’ partner Anna battled with mid-life weight gain and tiredness, then she discovered a problem with her thyroid… TV presenter Anna Richardson, 48, was recently diagnosed with the menopause She religiously took HRT in varying doses in the hope it would tackle symptoms However, she later discovered that… Read More »
November 12th, 2018 Editors Nuclear Medicine, Oncology, Public Health, Radiation Oncology, Radiology Medical radioisotopes are widely used in cancer treatment, but their production has been hampered to the point that obtaining them has become a challenge. The lack of Technetium-99m is probably the most widely known, but there’s also a shortage of Iodine-131 (I-131), a radioisotope… Read More »