Stain Repellents Affect Thyroid Hormone Levels in Adult Inuits.

Several long-lived pollutants measured in the blood of Canadian Inuits, including stain repellents, are associated with altered thyroid hormone levels, according to new research.

Soy: Health Food Extraordinaire?

Most people today view soybeans as a health food extraordinaire.  But lately you may have seen conflicting opinions as to whether it is healthy or not.  As a common food allergen that is high in goitrogens1 (substances that interfere with thyroid...

Soy: Health Food Extraordinaire?

Most people today view soybeans as a health food extraordinaire.  But lately you may have seen conflicting opinions as to whether it is healthy or not.  As a common food allergen that is high in goitrogens1 (substances that interfere with thyroid...

Thyroid Problems During Pregnancy – Symposium Presentations

The American Thyroid Association will hold its “Research Summit and Spring Symposium on the Thyroid and Pregnancy” April 16 to 17, 2009 in Washington, D.C. Pregnancy has a profound impact on the thyroid. During pregnancy, the thyroid gland produces...

Stevia — Another Sweetener to Use in Moderation Only

As more and more consumers become aware of the many negative health effects of over-consuming sugar in their diet, the search continues for a good replacement to sweeten foods.  While the FDA has insisted that artificial sweeteners like aspartame (brand...

What You Need to Know About Thyroid Disease

You can’t see it, you can’t feel it and most people have no idea what it does. In fact, most people don’t know about their thyroid unless they’ve been affected by the often-elusive symptoms of thyroid disease.

Eliminating the Foods That are Bad for You

Did it ever occur to you that the reason you can’t lose weight may be due to the fact that you are eating foods that you’re allergic to? This is a revelation to many people who have struggled unsuccessfully for years to get rid of unwanted...