welcome to simple nursing's mini lesson Series today we're going to be talking about hyper versus hypo thyroidism in this video we'll be breaking down the essentials of these two common thyroid ...

Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) was discussed in column a few weeks ago. To review, the thyroid is a gland located in the front of the neck that regulates our metabolism. It produces T4 (4 iodine ...

Thyroid disease refers to all conditions affecting the thyroid gland and how much thyroid hormone it can make; these include hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, thyroid cancer, and different types of ...

Subclinical hyperthyroidism means that a person has low or undetectable levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) with normal levels of free thyroid hormones. It usually does not cause symptoms. The ...

Aging is a normal process the body goes through, but not all of the symptoms that are frequently attributed to the normal aging process should be directly connected to aging — some may be associated ...

An overactive thyroid, or hyperthyroidism, has symptoms like fatigue, anxiety, and weight loss. Some things that can cause hyperthyroidism include Grave's disease and thyroiditis. If you don't treat ...

Your thyroid is the butterfly-shaped gland at the bottom of your neck. It is just above your collarbone. Your thyroid controls things like how fast your heart beats; and how quickly you burn calories.

The thyroid gland may be small, but its impact on overall health is enormous. This butterfly-shaped gland in your neck regulates your body's metabolism, energy levels, and hormonal balance.

If your mysterious weight loss, sudden intolerance to heat, and noticeably irregular period has you scouring the internet for the reasons why, you’ve probably wondered if your symptoms are the result ...

Your lungs, your spine, your leg muscles...these are all big organs and body parts that do big jobs to keep you healthy and thriving. On the other end of the size spectrum is the thyroid, a ...

Aging is a normal process the body goes through, but not all of the symptoms that are frequently attributed to the normal aging process should be directly connected to aging — some may be associated ...