April 1, 2026

Science Chronicle

A Science and Technology Blog

April 1, 2026

Science Chronicle

A Science and Technology Blog

Author: Janaki Nair M

AdolescentsHypothyroidismIodised saltObesitySubclinical hypothyroidismThyroid
Janaki Nair M Dwaipayan Bharadwaj

Beyond Iodine Levels: The Genetics of Thyroid Health in Indian Adolescents

The study of over 4,800 Indian adolescents found 16.1% had subclinical hypothyroidism and 1.1% had clinical hypothyroidism. Subclinical and clinical hypothyroidism in adolescents were not linked to obesity but to dyslipidemia and altered levels of adiponectin, suggesting early metabolic disruptions even before visible changes in body weight

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Cardiovascular diseaseExome-Wide Association StudiesGenetic screeningGenome-Wide Association StudiesLipid profile
Janaki Nair M Dwaipayan Bharadwaj

How genetic study of lipid profile in Indian adolescents can Influence Heart Disease, Stroke

Although usually seen as an adult problem, genetic roots of dyslipidemia start in childhood. Studying lipid levels in Indian children is not only important for predicting future cardiac complications but can also provide critical insight into how genetic risks are inherited and further amplified by lifestyle factors common in India

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