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.
Groupon claims that its service is a win-win for both businesses and consumers, but there are some disadvantages. To better understand how a daily deal site like Groupon works, we'll use the example of Bob the consumer and a local business called Eatsa Pizza. Keep reading for all the details.