: a common form of hyperthyroidism that is an autoimmune disease characterized by goiter, rapid and irregular heartbeat, weight loss, irritability, anxiety, and often a slight protrusion of the eyeballs
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Williams was diagnosed with Graves' disease in 2018, though concerns over her health arose in February 2024 when she was reportedly diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and aphasia.
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EW.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Williams' Health Challenges and Hospitalization Williams has faced several health challenges in recent years, including lymphedema and Graves' disease.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
People with selenium deficiency can develop thyroid conditions like hypothyroidism, Graves' disease, and Hashimoto's disease.5
The RDA of selenium for adults is 55 mcg.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 17 Jan. 2025
Wendy Williams Makes a Rare Public Appearance at Son Kevin Hunter Jr.'s College Graduation
The Wendy Williams Show ran for 14 seasons beginning in 2008 and ended in 2022 after Williams contracted COVID and experienced health issues tied to Graves' disease.
—Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
Wendy's eponymous show, The Wendy Williams Show, was canceled in June 2022 as the host dealt with health issues, including Graves' disease.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Graves' Disease Graves' disease, an autoimmune condition characterized by an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism), can be associated with polyphagia.
—Sarah Jividen, Health, 5 Dec. 2024
Studies show selenium supplementation likely helps with Hashimoto's disease, Graves' disease, and other thyroid conditions.3
Cognition: Selenoproteins have antioxidant properties that help reduce oxidative stress in the brain, a factor that can cause cognitive decline.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2024
Talk show host Wendy Williams has also battled Graves' disease.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 7 Aug. 2024
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EW.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Williams' Health Challenges and Hospitalization Williams has faced several health challenges in recent years, including lymphedema and Graves' disease.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
People with selenium deficiency can develop thyroid conditions like hypothyroidism, Graves' disease, and Hashimoto's disease.5
The RDA of selenium for adults is 55 mcg.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 17 Jan. 2025
Wendy Williams Makes a Rare Public Appearance at Son Kevin Hunter Jr.'s College Graduation
The Wendy Williams Show ran for 14 seasons beginning in 2008 and ended in 2022 after Williams contracted COVID and experienced health issues tied to Graves' disease.
—Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
Wendy's eponymous show, The Wendy Williams Show, was canceled in June 2022 as the host dealt with health issues, including Graves' disease.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Graves' Disease Graves' disease, an autoimmune condition characterized by an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism), can be associated with polyphagia.
—Sarah Jividen, Health, 5 Dec. 2024
Studies show selenium supplementation likely helps with Hashimoto's disease, Graves' disease, and other thyroid conditions.3
Cognition: Selenoproteins have antioxidant properties that help reduce oxidative stress in the brain, a factor that can cause cognitive decline.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2024
Talk show host Wendy Williams has also battled Graves' disease.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 7 Aug. 2024
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Graves' disease
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: a common form of hyperthyroidism that is an autoimmune disease characterized by goiter, rapid and irregular heartbeat, weight loss, irritability, anxiety, and often a slight protrusion of the eyeballs
called also Basedow's disease, exophthalmic goiter
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