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If someone is just diagnosed with high cholesterol or other lipid problems, doctors should check their thyroid to see if that's part of the reason.

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This study shows that when a person’s overactive thyroid was treated, a hidden cholesterol problem appeared. The doctors say this means people with cholesterol issues should get their thyroid checked.

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