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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: thyroid

thyroid stories: 3 news summaries

(Newser) - Traces of a chemical used in rocket fuel have been found in several brands of powdered baby formula, according to a CDC study. The chemical, perchlorate, has also been found in several cities’ water supplies; if that water is combined with contaminated formula, it could exceed the level of perchlorate... More »

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study • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • chemicals • chemical • thyroid • baby formula • perchlorate

 Barbara Bush Hospitalized 

Former first lady rushed in for tests after complaining of stomach pain

Nov 25, 08 11:43 PM CST
(Newser) - Barbara Bush has been hospitalized in Houston after complaining of stomach pains, reports CNN. A spokesman for the Bush family said the former first lady, 83, is doing fine, and all tests have so far come back negative. Bush, who suffers from a thyroid condition, is expected to be released... More »

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Barbara Bush • George HW Bush • thyroid • first lady • hospitalization

Household Chemicals Sickening Cats

Flame retardants used on furniture could be hurting humans, too

Aug 16, 07 12:21 PM CDT
(Newser) - Cats are falling ill with thyroid disease caused by toxic flame retardants found in household dust and some pet food, says the EPA. Chemicals known as PBDEs—polybrominated diphenyl ethers—found in consumer products and furniture are mimicking hormones which send a cat's thyroid into overdrive. Since humans are the... More »

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pets • chemicals • illness • thyroid • hyperthyroidism • PBDE • polybrominated diphenyl ethers • cat food • cat

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