Some Disorders Merit Less Worry
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The thyroid -- a butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the neck, just below the Adam's  apple -- produces hormones that regulate heart rate, body temperature and energy level. Below is a list of benign thyroid disorders that can develop when those levels go out of whack. Most are diagnosed using a physical exam, thyroid scan, symptom history or blood work to measure thyroid hormone levels.
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CHICAGO - Patients who described themselves as highly optimistic had lower risks of all-cause death, and lower rates of cardiovascular death than those with high levels of pessimism, according to an article in the November issue of The Archives of
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At a scary time for patients, too few doctors ask about feelings, a new study finds.
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NEW YORK  - Neurotic people are more likely to die from cardiovascular disease, while being extroverted seems to protect people from dying from respiratory illness, UK researchers report based on a study they conducted.
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NEW YORK  - People with chronic health conditions have slimmer chances of surviving a cardiac arrest, according to new study findings.
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Though it has long been dismissed as a serious illness, scientists have found a gene linked to the often debilitating syndrome
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FRIDAY, Aug. 27 (HealthDayNews) -- Caregivers who provide help with such tasks as managing money and medication experience more stress than those who mostly assist with the physical needs of an aged or disabled relative, says a University of Arkansas (UA) study.
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Science & environment: Â· Study finds less disease among light drinkers Â· Alcohol and an active lifestyle beats teetotalism
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Depression is more a disabling condition than angina, arthritis, asthma and diabetes, research suggests.
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Women with facial hair, unexplained weight gain and irregular periods may have more than cosmetic or fertility problems but a serious disorder that can eventually lead to diabetes and even heart attacks.
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Many doctors may be prone to stress because of their personalities, a study suggests.
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Chronic dizziness that is not due to vertigo, a problem that has puzzled doctors for years, may have a variety of causes including anxiety disorders and brain injury, according to a study published on Monday.
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The search for new treatments can be tricky when the disease is fearsome but nearly forgotten because its victims are poor and obscure.
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People with certain types of sleep problems may be at greater risk for heart problems.
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Deaths among women due to cardiovascular disease are down, but too many still ignore signs of heart trouble. How to stay vigilant and healthy.
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People with mental disorders develop cancer at younger ages and have higher odds of later being diagnosed with certain cancers, including tumors of the brain and lung, according to a new analysis of insurance claims.
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Those with short fuses are often cautioned &quot;don&#39;t have a stroke&quot; over an aggravating situation. Now, a new study from Israel suggests that anger and other negative