Overactive Thyroid Gland – Hyperthyroidism Symptoms, Causes
Hyperthyroidism is a condition caused by an overactive thyroid gland which produces an excess of thyroid hormones. The symptoms of
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Acute Pancreatitis – Symptoms, Causes and Alcohol Binges
The festive season is often marked with excessive alcohol consumption and while this may be part of the revelry, it
Read moreInsulin Resistance, Pre-Diabetes or Impaired Glucose Tolerance
Insulin is a hormone secreted into the blood by the pancreas and it assists with controlling your blood sugar levels.
Read moreUnderactive Thyroid – Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
The thyroid gland plays an important role in maintaining the body’s metabolism by secreting two hormones, T3 (triiodothyronine) and T4
Read moreObesity and Fat Metabolism
Obesity is defined as the excessive accumulation and storage of body fat, usually measured by the body mass index (BMI)
Read moreTypes, Causes & Symptoms of ‘Sugar’ Diabetes
Diabetes, commonly referred to as ‘sugar’ or ‘sugar diabetes’, is a disorder characterized by fluctuations in the blood glucose (sugar)
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