Going to the doctor for diagnosis, treatment and medication is part of normal life, as we all get sick and doctors are there to help us feel better. However, primary care physicians, along with nutritionists and dietitians can play a big role in the lives of their patients, especially the patients who struggle with maintaining
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Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and Graves’ disease, and their Prevalence in Kids
According to The American Thyroid Association (ATA), an estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease. Up to 60 percent of those with thyroid disease are unaware of their condition. Women are more likely than men to have thyroid problems. Healthy thyroid function is critical for infants and children, whose developing brains and bodies rely on
Read MoreHow Different Hormones Affect Your Child
When people think about hormones, they probably think of the most common male and female hormones testosterone and estrogen. However, children as well as adults produce many other kinds of hormones that affect every aspect of their health. What are Hormones? Hormones are chemicals that tell cells and body parts to do certain things. For
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