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·July 6, 2022·2 min read

Thyroid Problems Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia

Older adults who suffer from hypothyroidism are at increased risk of developing dementia. The risk is even higher in those who require thyroid hormone replacement therapy to treat their condition.

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·February 8, 2022·4 min read

Newly Discovered Effect of Hyperthyroidism on Brain

Hyperthyroidism causes the amygdala and hippocampus to shrink when hormone levels are high, but when hormone levels subside, symptoms reduce and the brain areas resume their normal size.

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·October 21, 2020·3 min read

Reduced Hormone Supply in Pregnant Mothers Linked to ADHD in Their Children

Maternal hypothyroidism may contribute to an increased risk of ADHD in their offspring.

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·April 18, 2019·5 min read

Study shows promise in repairing damaged myelin

A study in mouse models of multiple sclerosis demonstrates a compound called sobetirome promotes remyelination, and a derivative of the compound can penetrate the blood-brain barrier to enable a tenfold increase in infiltration to the CNS. Researchers are confident their research will translate from mice into humans, providing a new avenue of treatment for MS.