Thyroid disease often seen with celiac disease (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Individuals with celiac disease -- a common digestive problem in which the body cannot breakdown and absorb a protein found in wheat -- are at significantly increased risk for developing thyroid disorders, including hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism and thyroiditis, investigators in Sweden have found.

VIDEO: More Than 80 Million Cats in America Deserve More, Better Health Care (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

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Joan Rivers joins battle against osteoporosis (Daily Mail)

The outrageous comedienne reveals why she's backing a new exhibition that highlights osteoporosis.

GARDASIL(R), Merck's Cervical Cancer Vaccine, Demonstrated Efficacy in Preventing HPV-Related Disease in Males in ... (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J.----GARDASIL® [Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent Vaccine, Recombinant ], the cervical cancer vaccine from Merck & Co., Inc., prevented 90 percent of external genital lesions caused by human papillomavirus types 6, 11, 16 and 18 in a pivotal Phase III study in men aged 16 to 26.

Less Invasive Surgery Could Help Babies With Birth Defect (KMGH 7 Denver)

When bones in the skull fuse too early, the brain could be damaged. But doctors are using a new technique to help children in those situations.

Study Demonstrated VYVANSE CII Provided Improvements In Behavior, Inattention, And Math Scores From 1.5 To13 Hours ... (Medical News Today)

Shire plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPGY), the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, today announced results from a 13-hour analog classroom study in school-aged children aged 6 to 12 years with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). In this study, researchers found that VYVANSE controlled ADHD symptoms from the first time point measured (1.

Atrial Fibrillation/flutter

ADAM. "Atrial Fibrillation/flutter." 16 May 2007. HowStuffWorks.com. 20 November 2008.

Amenorrhea

Amenorrhea is the absence of menstruation. It refers to missing periods in a female age 16 or older.

Watch out for thyroid troubles

The thyroid gland is butterfly-shaped and located at the base of the neck. The thyroid gland has an enormous impact on your health.

Thyroid troubles

What are the risks posed by thyroid disease to a pregnant woman? PHOTO: AFP PROMPT TREATMENT Of thyroid disease is essential for the wellbeing of mother and child The thyroid gland is butterfly-shaped and ...

A look at risk factors of thyroid disease

Editor's note: The following is the second of two parts. The thyroid gland and hypothyroidism were discussed on a previous column.

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If you have it, you may feel cold and sluggish; have a slower heart rate, dry skin and coarse hair; and notice hair loss.

Thyroid Trouble In Pets

The thyroid is a gland in the neck that secretes two hormones; thyroxine and triiodothyronine .

Radioactive iodine therapy treats cat's condition

Q: My cat Psycho is about 14 years old. Last year, she was diagnosed with a hyperthyroid condition.

Feeling hungry?

Saturday, October 18, 2008 Feeling particularly hungry is a common symptom - with many possible causes.

Thyroid tests

Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at 9:47 a.m. The Thyroid Gland A The thyroid gland is a long butterfly-shaped gland in the neck.