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Anti-rheumatic drugs could prevent thyroid disease      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Anti-rheumatic drugs used for rheumatoid arthritis might prevent the development of autoimmune thyroid disease, according to a new observational study.

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Certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl 'forever chemicals' identified as potential risk factor for thyroid cancer      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Researchers have discovered a link between certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and an increased risk for thyroid cancer.

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Neural signature for borderline personality disorder identified      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

A new study of a brain region called the rostro-medial prefrontal could potentially advance diagnosis and therapies for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).

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Exposure to dioxins can worsen thyroid function      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Exposure to dioxins can negatively impact thyroid function, according to a study presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

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Researchers examine link between pesticides and thyroid cancer risk in Central California area      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

In single pollutant models and within a 20-year period, 10 out of 29 reviewed pesticides were associated with thyroid cancer, including several of the most widely used ones in the U.S. These included paraquat dichloride, glyphosate and oxyfluorfen.

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Pralsetinib achieves tissue-agnostic benefits for patients with RET gene fusions      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

The targeted therapy pralsetinib was well-tolerated and demonstrated high response rates in patients with RET gene fusions, regardless of tumor type.

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Moms' problems linked to adolescent attachment issues      (via sciencedaily.com) 

Psychology research finds that moms with personality disorder symptoms impact their adolescent children who subsequently show a higher likelihood of insecure attachment which can impact their socio-emotional development and mental health.

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People with low BMI aren't more active, they are just less hungry and 'run hotter'      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

To date most research on obesity has focused on studying those with a high body mass index (BMI), but a research group is now taking a different approach. The scientists looked at individuals with a very low BMI. Their findings reveal that these individuals are actually considerably less active than people with a BMI in the normal range, contrary to speculation that they have a metabolism that makes them naturally more active. Additionally, they eat less food than those with a normal BMI.

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Thyroid problems linked to increased risk of dementia      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Older people with hypothyroidism, also called underactive thyroid, may be at increased risk of developing dementia, according to a new study. The risk of developing dementia was even higher for people whose thyroid condition required thyroid hormone replacement medication.

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Chemical risk assessment not up to par, researchers say      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

The current system of chemical risk assessment is inadequate and underestimates levels of flame retardants and other pollutants needed to cause harmful health effects, according to a recent analysis.

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Scientists gain ground on rare congenital neurological disorder      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Two recent discoveries may help lead to new ways to treat patients with Allan-Herndon-Dudley syndrome (AHDS), a brain development disorder that causes severe intellectual disability and problems with movement.

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Researchers adapt technology made for astronomical observations to biomedical imaging      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Researchers have captured images of multiple radionuclides in mice using astronomy technology.

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Exposure to phthalates -- the 'everywhere chemical' -- may increase children's cancer risk      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

New research has linked phthalates, commonly called the 'everywhere chemical,' to higher incidence of specific childhood cancers.

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Newly discovered effect of toxic goiter on brain      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Toxic goiter affects the brain more than was previously known, a new study shows, and involves volume changes occurring in central parts of the brain. These findings are described as a key advance for a vulnerable group of patients.

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Abnormal thyroid hormone levels during pregnancy may increase the risk of preschool boys’ behavioral problems      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Thyroid hormone levels during pregnancy may predict preschool boys' emotional and behavioral problems, according to a new study.

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One in five future thyroid cancers linked to excess weight      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

The prevalence of obesity has doubled in Australia in the last two decades. As a result, overweight and obesity will likely be associated with 10,000 thyroid cancers in the next decade.

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Discovery raises possibility of new medication for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Researchers have for the first time demonstrated it's possible to use a synthetic thyroid hormone to regulate a gene implicated in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and multiple sclerosis.

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Thyroid cancer now diagnosed with machine learning-powered photoacoustic/ultrasound imaging      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

A research team performs machine learning-powered photoacoustic/ultrasound imaging for thyroid cancer classification.

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Air pollution during pregnancy may affect growth of newborn babies      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Maternal exposure to air pollution during pregnancy has often been linked to adverse effects on the health of the newborn. However, there are very few studies on the subject. A study has just concluded that the stages most sensitive to air pollution are the early and late months of pregnancy.

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Scientists discover how to trick cancer cells to consume toxic drugs      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

New research points to a promising strategy to boost tumors' intake of cancer drugs, thereby increasing the effectiveness of chemotherapy treatments.