Hi, I'm Joe Graydon.

I'm Terry Graydon.

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Millions suffer from either too little or too much thyroid hormone.

What are the latest developments for treating thyroid problems?

This is the People's Pharmacy with Terry and Joe Graydon.

For decades, doctors thought that diagnosing thyroid disease was relatively simple.

Just look for one blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone, or T-S-H.

But in the last several years, it's become clear that there are subtleties

that need to be taken into account when interpreting such tests.

Dr. Antonio Bianco is a leading thyroid researcher. He'll explain why some people don't feel good on standard tests. Dr. Antonio Bianco is a leading thyroid researcher. He'll explain why some people don't feel

good on standard treatment. Mary Schumann offers a patient's perspective. Coming up on the

People's Pharmacy, we get up to date on treating thyroid disorders. First, this news. In the people's pharmacy health headlines, are you getting

enough shut-eye? Sleep scientist Matthew Walker says that skimping on sleep can shorten your life.

That conclusion is based on an analysis of 20 different studies.

One study showed that people over 45 were twice as likely to have a heart attack or stroke at some point if they slept fewer than six hours most nights instead of seven to eight hours.

Sleep deprivation also hampers immune system activity.

Those who strive for few hours of sleep a night may be setting

themselves up for dementia or obesity, or at least an increased risk of those disorders.

Concentrating on getting a good night's sleep may be as important as adequate exercise and a healthy

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