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Thyroid Awareness Week
Article, "Gallego G et al. Iodine deficiency in Australia: is iodine supplementation for pregnant and lactacting women warranted: MJA 2010; 192 (8): 461-463. Copyright 2010.The medical Journal of Australia-reproduced with permission."
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National Product Recall Bonsoy soy milk
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Professor Eastman's nomination for Australian of the Year
It is a great honour to announce Professor Creswell Eastman, Endocrinologist, Patron and Principal Medical Advisor to The Australian Thyroid Foundation, was nominated by The Australian newspaper for Australian of The Year for 2010 for his lifelong work into Iodine Deficiency and Thyroid Disease. This nomination lifts the profile of the ATF and publicises the work of achieving optimal iodine nutrition in the Australian population.
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National Product Recall Bonsoy soy milk with very high iodine
The Australian Thyroid Foundation support The Food Standards of Australia and New Zealand findings and warning regarding Bonsoy Milk. The Australian Thyroid Foundation as a general rule recommends that people suffering from thyroid disorders should avoid soy products Click Here for the article.
Big Breakfast Media Release
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ATF BIg Breakfast Fact Sheets. click to download
Big Breakfast Media Alert 2009, click to download
Big Breakfast 2009
Mandatory Fortification Press Release
Latest Living Healthy and Madison Article on Thyroid & ATF etc.
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New Iodine Deficiency Page
A pain in the neck that shouldn't be ignored
The ATF has issued a media release warning of the increase of thyroid cancer in Australia. The ATF's Gold Bow Day fundraising campaign on Monday September 1 2009,
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The ATF takes its Good Thyroid Health message to Brisbane
Members of the Brisbane public are invited to attend a Thyroid Information Session on Saturday 13th September at Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane. Professor Creswell Eastman, Patron and Principal Medical Advisor will be guest speaker.
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Gold Bow Day 2009
Gold Bow Day will raise awareness of recent thyroid cancer research stating that thyroid cancer in NSW has increased by 84% in women and 40% in men over the past 10 years.
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Thyroid Awareness Week 2009
If you are considering pregnancy, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, adequate iodine intake is essential for the brain development of your baby.
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Women in more danger than men
The age-standardised incidence of cancer increased in women by 7 per cent, while in men it has been unchanged over the last 10 years, according to the Thyroid Cancer in New South Wales 2008 report.
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Bree Amer launches Thyroid Awareness Week 2008
Bree Amer, Ambassador to The Australian Thyroid Foundation, was joined by Beverley Garside, ATF President, students and staff from St. Monica’s College, Epping Campus in Melbourne Victoria, to launch Thyroid Awareness Week 2008 on Thursday 29th May.
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Thyroid Awareness Week 2008
If you are considering pregnancy, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, adequate iodine intake is essential for the brain development of your baby.
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Thyroid cancer increase in NSW
Alarming statistics gathered by the Cancer Institute NSW show thyroid cancer is increasing in NSW. Diagnosis of the disease in women has increased by 84 percent and 40 per cent in men.
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Taking animal thyroid extract: Is it worth the risk?
20 per cent of T3 in the body comes directly from the thyroid and the remaining 80 per cent comes from the breakdown of T4.
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Become a Big Breakfast Host
The ATF is offering you the opportunity to host your own Big Breakfast to help raise awareness of the importance of iodine to support "good thyroid health"
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Sarah Murdoch endorses The ATF
The ATF is delighted to receive an endorsement from Sarah Murdoch. Sarah was diagnosed with thyroid disease in 2004, after having difficulty falling pregnant.
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