Thyroid disease occurs when the thyroid fails to function properly, either by releasing too much T4 hormone or by not releasing enough. Your thyroid may also develop a lump or nodule. There are three main thyroid disorders: Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) Thyroid cancer. High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is blood pressure that […]
High blood pressure is more likely in people with a family history of high blood pressure, heart disease, or diabetes. It’s also more common in people who are: Older than 55 Overweight Inactive Heavy alcohol drinkers Smokers . Type 2 diabetes, the most common type of diabetes, is a disease that occurs when your blood […]
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