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Updated on: Wednesday, June 19th, 2013

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Addison’s Disease and Adrenal Insufficiency Overview
Addison’s disease, a rare disorder, develops when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormone cortisol. Sometimes, the adrenal glands also don’t produce enough of the aldosterone hormone. Includes list of Addison’s disease symptoms.
Thyroid Cancer: Follicular Cancer
Follicular thyroid cancer is the second most common type of thyroid cancer. Article provides an explanation of follicular thyroid cancer symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Also covers radioactive iodine, thyroidectomy, and thyroid hormone replacement.
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1
Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 is a rare endocrine syndrome that involves the pituitary gland, parathyroid glands, and pancreas. Read this expert overview on MEN 1 treatments and prognosis.
Patients' Guide to Managing Your Child's Type 1 Diabetes
This Patients' Guide is a resource for parents of children with type 1 diabetes. Learn about meal planning, treating hypoglycemia, and managing sick days.
Menopause Center
Menopause is essentially a transition. It is a journey from your reproductive years to a new life stage. It is a naturally-occurring process that every woman experiences as the body decreases estrogen production. The signs and symptoms of menopause can start years before it definitively occurs.
How to Eat Well when You Have Graves’ Disease
There’s no such thing as a Graves’ disease diet, but eating certain foods can help ease Graves’ disease symptoms. Find out what foods you should be—and shouldn’t be—filling your plate with to live well with Graves’ disease.
Papillary Thyroid Cancer
Papillary thyroid cancer, also known as papillary thyroid carcinoma, is the most common form of thyroid cancer. This article provides an overview of papillary thyroid cancer, including links to help you learn more.
Hyperthyroidism Complications
Uncontrolled hyperthyroidism can lead to serious complications, especially for your heart. If you don’t treat hyperthyroidism, you run the risk of developing heart arrhythmia and other cardiovascular problems. You may also develop osteoporosis.
Hypothyroidism Diagnosis
There are a variety of tests that diagnose hypothyroidism. TSH screenings are the first line of testing, but they are not the sole factor in diagnosing the disorder. T4 testing may also be necessary to determining if you are hypothyroid.