Hyperthyroidism, also called Grave’s Disease, is an immunologically mediated thyroid disease. That basically means it is brought on by the action of specific abnormal autoantibodies, called thyroid receptor antibodies (TRAb), that stimulate excessive release of…
The brain is a delicate organ, where billions of cells, electrical and chemical reactions have to interact correctly to function optimally. When something unbalances brain chemistry, interrupts reactions or damages the cells, brain dysfunction results.…
You can definitely die from celiac disease, in a variety of ways: 1. Dehydration – Extreme damage to the intestinal lining can lead to death through dehydration. In this case, the lining that is supposed…
Contact: Sally Webster s.webster@qmul.ac.uk 44-207-882-5404 Queen Mary, University of London Scientists who last year identified a new genetic risk factor for coeliac disease, have, following continued research, discovered an additional seven gene regions implicated in…
The article below describes a study showing if a woman enters menopause with a low bone mineral density, the risk is 25% to develop fractures compared to 9% who had normal bone mineral density. This…