theblackalchemist Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 Obese kids risk thyroid damage WASHINGTON: Obese children may be damaging their thyroids, creating a vicious cycle of metabolism and overweight, Italian researchers reported onWednesday. Obesity may cause inflammation that damages the thyroid, which secretes hormones to regulate metabolism and other important functions, Giorgio Radetti of the Regional Hospitalof Bolzano in Italy and colleagues said. They evaluated 186 overweight and obese children for about three years, testing thyroid hormone levels Obese kids risk thyroid damage-Health/Sci-The Times of India Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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