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Heart disease affects more persons with diabetes than others. A new study shows the cardioprotective role of sulforaphane.

Active smoking or exposure to second hand cigarette smoke while pregnant affects both the mother's and the baby's thyroid functions.

Reduced function of the thyroid gland has various causes, the most common in the West being autoimmune disease. Elsewhere dietary deficiency is the usual reason.

The trace mineral selenium is essential for proper functioning of the immune system and thyroid gland. Low selenium levels contribute to pain, infection, and disease.

Optimal iodine levels are necessary during pregnancy and lactation. Unfortunately iodine deficiency is occurring even in countries using iodized salt programs.

Iodine deficiency is a major health problem. The effect of low iodine intake on the production of thyroid hormone has a direct impact on brain function and development.

The discovery of Homo floresiensis sparked furious debate over its place in the ancient human lineage.

The endocrine system and the central nervous system provide homeostasis to the body by controlling, coordinating, and regulating all of the other body systems.