COVID-19 caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was officially declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization in March 2020[1,3] . According to European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, the rate of COVID-19 cases among people aged 65 years and older increased by 7% by the week ending 18 December 2022 compared with the previo...
Thyroid Problems & Disease: Types and Causes Prevalence of Thyroid Dysfunction Thyroid dysfunction is a common endocrine disorder worldwide. The prevalence varies across different populations and regions. 2 billion people or 30% of the world’s population are still at risk of iodine deficiency 20 million Americans are estimated to have some form of thyroid disease according to the ...
Stress Hormone: Cortisol—— The Roles and Diseases it Takes Part in Over recent years, due to the changing social environment and increasing challenges, stress and stress-related feelings especially after COVID-19 pandemic are on the rise. These stressors containing global conflicts, personal health, economic downturn, rising up family responsibilities, etc[1]. What are Str...
All About Thyroid Dysfunction What Is the Thyroid? The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the base of the neck just below the Adam's apple. Although relatively small, the thyroid gland plays a huge role in our body, influencing the function of many of the body’s most important organs, including the heart, brain, liver, kidneys and skin. Ensuring that the thyroid glan...