The thyroid plays a role in regulating overall body metabolism and influences the heart, brain, kidney, and reproductive system, along with muscle strength and appetite. The case presented above illustrates how the symptoms of hypothyroidism can be attributed to menopause. While the issue of menopause needs to be addressed, it is also important to remember that the incidence of hypothyroidism increases with aging and can co-exist with other conditions.
Groupon will start trading Friday on the Nasdaq, under the ticker GRPN. Groupon's underwriters hiked its offering price at the last minute, selling the shares for more than the $16 to $18 target range they set earlier in the week. They also threw in another 5 million shares, up from the previous offering estimate of 30 million shares.
The way it works is that Groupon offers different deals each day for a local good, service or event in a city where it operates. Discounts range from 50 percent to 90 percent off. The promotion is only valid if a certain number of consumers purchase the deal within 24 hours.