Your Body's Got Something To Tell You

Decoding those stomach grumbles might be easy—lunchtime!—but sometimes your body shows a subtle change that can signal a much less obvious but more serious issue. These are five signs doctors say you shouldn’t ignore.

- Liz Krieger

If your eyebrows are sparse…

YOUR THYROID MIGHT BE TO BLAME

The hormones produced by this butterfly-shaped gland in your neck help build and maintain healthy tissue throughout your body—and that includes your hair, says internist Sudha Nagaraj, M.D., an assistant professor at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Your brows or strands can start to thin if your thyroid is sluggish. Schedule a visit with your doctor: She can order blood tests to see how well your thyroid is functioning and, if necessary, prescribe a daily dose of synthetic hormones to get your levels back within a normal range, says Dr. Nagaraj.

If you’ve been craving sugar…

YOU MAY NEED ASIP, NOT A SWEET