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What was the most popular prescription in each state in 2023?

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Known as the “sunshine vitamin,” because the body can produce it after sun exposure, vitamin D is essential for bone health, nerve and muscle function, and immune system function. Levothyroxine (a thyroid hormone) is FDA approved to treat hypothyroidism , a condition in which the body produces less thyroid hormone than your body needs.

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Your guide to thyroid eye disease

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TED is an autoimmune disease , meaning that your immune system attacks the body, which results in inflammatory symptoms. Department of Veterans Affairs and cofounder of CorneaCare, the most common risk factors for TED include a genetic propensity to develop the condition, as well as certain lifestyle choices.