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Endocrinologist debunks the myth of the 'cortisol belly'

Endocrinologist Elizaveta Zolotova explained that the popular term 'cortisol belly' has nothing to do with stress in 95% of cases: belly growth is linked to an overall excess of fat tissue, while the rare hormonal pathology occurs in about 1% of people with obesity.

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Doctor Explains How to Fight Iodine Deficiency in the Body

Endocrinologist Maria Matveeva told Izvestia that up to 40% of the population suffers from thyroid diseases, and in 80% of cases they are linked to iodine deficiency. She recommended iodized salt and seafood, named daily iodine norms, and warned against taking supplements on one's own.

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