Abnormal Thyroid Hormone Levels During Pregnancy May Increase the Risk of Preschool Boys’ Behavioral Problems

Thyroid hormone levels during pregnancy may predict preschool boys’ emotional and behavioral problems, according to a study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Thyroid hormones are crucial for normal development of a baby’s brain and nervous system. During the first trimester — the first three months of pregnancy — a baby depends on its […]

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