Hyperthyroidism Symptoms: Signs of an Overactive Thyroid, Causes and Treatment

Hyperthyroidism Symptoms: Signs of an Overactive Thyroid, Causes and Treatment

Naurah Gaspard, DNP, FNP-C, FNP-BC
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A racing heart, weight loss, anxiety, heat intolerance and shaky hands can signal an overactive thyroid. Learn the symptoms, causes, tests and treatments.

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Hypothyroidism Symptoms: 12 Signs of an Underactive Thyroid and How It Is Treated

Hypothyroidism Symptoms: 12 Signs of an Underactive Thyroid and How It Is Treated

Cherlie Joseph, MSN, FNP-BC
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Tiredness, weight gain, feeling cold, dry skin and hair loss can all be signs of an underactive thyroid. Learn the symptoms, the TSH test and how it is treated.

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High Triglycerides: What Causes Them, Healthy Levels and How to Lower Them

High Triglycerides: What Causes Them, Healthy Levels and How to Lower Them

Naurah Gaspard, DNP, FNP-C, FNP-BC
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Triglycerides over 150 mg/dL are high. Learn what raises them, how they affect your heart and pancreas, and the diet changes and medicines that bring them down.

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High Cholesterol Explained: LDL, HDL, Healthy Numbers and the New 2026 Targets

High Cholesterol Explained: LDL, HDL, Healthy Numbers and the New 2026 Targets

Cherlie Joseph, MSN, FNP-BC
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High cholesterol has no symptoms, so a blood test is the only way to know. Learn what LDL, HDL and non-HDL mean, the new 2026 LDL goals and how to lower them.

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