FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·July 6, 2022·2 min readThyroid Problems Linked to Increased Risk of DementiaOlder 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.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 17, 2022·4 min readExposure to Chemical Mixtures During Pregnancy Alters Brain DevelopmentExposure to a complex mixture of endocrine-disrupting chemicals during pregnancy impacts brain development and language acquisition in children.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 8, 2022·4 min readNewly Discovered Effect of Hyperthyroidism on BrainHyperthyroidism 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·September 7, 2020·3 min readThyroid Inflammation Linked to Anxiety DisordersThose who suffer from autoimmune inflammation of the thyroid gland are at increased risk of developing anxiety. Those with anxiety associated with thyroid gland inflammation can reduce symptoms by taking ibuprofen. Findings suggest thyroid function may play a key role in anxiety. Researchers say thyroid inflammation should be investigated as an underlying factor in certain mental health disorders, including anxiety.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 6, 2017·1 min readRole of Thyroid Hormone in Brain DevelopmentResearchers report a thyroid hormone is critical for the earliest stages of brain development.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 15, 2017·5 min readHormone Key to Fruit Fly Brain Development DiscoveredNew insight into brain development in fruit flies may also shed light on maternal hypothyroidism in humans, researchers say.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 11, 2017·5 min readEveryday Chemicals May Affect Brain Development, Including Fetal IQResearchers look at the potentially negative role exposure to some common chemicals can have on brain development and IQ.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 6, 2017·4 min readTransporter of Thyroid Hormones is Crucial For Embryonic Brain DevelopmentResearchers report on the importance of thyroid hormones in the development of the cerebellum.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 2, 2016·2 min readShort Term Sleep Deprivation Affects Heart FunctionA new study reports short term sleep deprivation in the context of 24 hour shifts can lead to an increase in blood pressure and heart rate.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 21, 2016·4 min readIncreased Schizophrenia Risk in Offspring of Mothers With Low Thyroxine Levels During PregnancyStudy reveals a link between low levels of a thyroid hormone during pregnancy and schizophrenia in the offspring.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 24, 2015·3 min readHow Hunger Controlling Neurons Regulate Bone MassAccording to a new study, AgRP neurons not only control huger, they also regulate bone mass.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·December 4, 2014·3 min readEndocrine Disrupting Chemicals Alter Thyroid Levels in Pregnancy and May Affect Fetal Brain DevelopmentResearchers report PCBs can interfere with thyroid hormone action in pregnant women and affect fetal brain development.Read More