Researchers examine possible link between hypothyroidism and dementia

TORONTO (CTV Network) -- New research has found a potential link between certain thyroid issues and an increased risk of dementia.

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Published in the medical journal Neurology, part of the American Academy of Neurology, researchers found that older people with hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid, may be at an increased risk of developing dementia.

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