While hyperthyroidism affects about 1% of all Americans, women are five to ten times more likely to have the condition than ...

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 ...

This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Key Takeaways: Everyday habits are helpful for supporting thyroid health ...

January is Thyroid Awareness Month, and this little butterfly-shaped organ in our neck plays a huge role in many main body functions including the heart, brain , bones, muscles, ovary, metabolism, and ...

Your thyroid is one of the most influential organs in your body. The butterfly-shaped gland in your neck produces hormones that regulate metabolism—how your cells convert nutrients into and use energy ...

Weight changes are not always about diet or exercise. Experts explain how an underactive or overactive thyroid can affect ...

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 ...

January is Thyroid Awareness Month in the U.S. The thyroid gland is located in the front of the neck and helps send out hormones to control activities in the body, like breathing and pumping blood. It ...

Graves' disease, an autoimmune thyroid disorder, is being diagnosed more often among young adults. Doctors explain symptoms, ...

Thyroid problems are far more common than most people realize, yet they are often misunderstood or ignored. The thyroid is a ...

Medically reviewed by Kelly Wood, MD A thyroid storm can cause a rapid heart rate, fever, sweating, and shakiness.Heart ...