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What Medications Cause Thyroid Problems?
- Causes of Obesity - Biological and Medical Causes
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- Introduction
- Risk Factors
- Complications
- Lifestyle Changes and Psychosocial Treatments
- Dietary Management
Causes
Obesity occurs when a person consumes more calories than they need for the energy they use. Several different factors may influence weight gain.
About 90% of people who lose weight through dieting gain every pound back regardless of their weight-loss method.
Genetic factors may play some part in 70 - 80% of obesity cases.
The Biological Pathway to Appetite
Appetite is determined by processes that occur both in the brain and gastrointestinal tract. Eating patterns are controlled by areas in...
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Oprah Endorses... the Thyroid
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Is it Your Thyroid or ADHD?
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Scientists looking at thyroid problems during pregnancy
Scientists at the annual meeting of the American Thyroid Association are studying thyroid problems in pregnant women, since thyroid problems can... Read more »
Thyroid excisional biopsy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The thyroid is an endocrine gland located in front of the trachea (windpipe) in the neck. In an excisional biopsy, a section of thyroid tissue is... Read more »
Thyroid Disorders
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ located in the front of the neck, just over the windpipe. It produces iodine-containing hormones which... Read more »
Hypothyroidism: Causes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesMany permanent or temporary conditions can reduce thyroid hormone secretion and cause hypothyroidism. About 95% of hypothyroidism cases occur... Read more »
Hypothyroidism: primary
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Many of the symptoms of hypothyroidism also occur with a number of other conditions and problems. Primary hypothyroidism affects the whole body and... Read more »
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