Tag Archives: Thyroid

The very common medical test that doctors now fear is behind the surge in thyroid cancer in young people… and why women are most at risk

The very common medical test that doctors now fear is behind the surge in thyroid cancer in young people… and why women are most at risk

Just 31 and in good health, Jess Cain was horrified to discover a small lump in her neck, which she had thought little of, was cancer. The special needs teacher felt well, with no symptoms, and went to the doctor only after a massage therapist spotted the growth and urged her to get it checked. Expecting reassurance, she was instead …

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FDA warns about unapproved thyroid pills — then says it’ll ‘ensure access’ to them

FDA warns about unapproved thyroid pills — then says it’ll ‘ensure access’ to them

An unusual about-face that played out at the Food and Drug Administration over the last week illustrated the power of the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, particularly with its focus on “natural” drugs. Last Thursday, the agency published a statement saying it had concerns about the safety and effectiveness of unapproved thyroid medications made from animal tissue after it received …

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Brian Schottenheimer reveals thyroid cancer scare when he was 28

Brian Schottenheimer reveals thyroid cancer scare when he was 28

Jerry Jones revealed in the new Netflix documentary, America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys, that he overcame stage 4 melanoma more than a decade ago. Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Wednesday that he is “glad” Jerry shared his diagnosis and treatment to give people “hope.” “It gives people the strength to say ‘Hey, you can beat this,’” Schottenheimer said, …

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