Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis - Syndrome characterized by intermittent episodes of muscle weakness that occurs in people with high levels of thyroid hormone. Presents symptoms, tests, treatment, and prognosis. - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000319.htm
Thyroid and Weight - Patient brochure on basal metabolic rate in both types of gland disorders. - http://www.thyroid.org/patients/brochures/Thyroid_and_Weight.pdf
Women with thyroid problem have lower risk of breast cancer - According to a new study, women suffering from hypothyroidism are less likely to develop breast cancer than women with normal thyroid function. - http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2005-02/jws-wwt020905.php
Report assesses health implications of perchlorate ingestion - Discusses a chemical that in high doses can decrease thyroid function in humans and that is present in many public drinking-water supplies. - http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2005-01/tna-rah012505.php