A hypothyroidism diagnosis doesn’t have to feel daunting. Experts share the essential first steps to take to support your health.

Older people may too often be diagnosed with an underactive thyroid and prescribed thyroid hormones, which can cause new troubles and expenses without improving their lives, researchers say. A recent ...

It's the job of the thyroid gland, the small butterfly-shaped gland in front of the neck just below the Adam's apple, to take iodine from food and convert it into thyroid hormones, which regulates the ...

MONDAY, April 4, 2016 -- People with an underactive thyroid, or hypothyroidism, may be at greater risk for type 2 diabetes -- even if their thyroid hormone levels are kept within normal range, a new ...

If you have hypothyroidism, it’s normal to worry about potential side effects like fatigue, constipation or depression. But if you’ve noticed the numbers on the scale slowly creeping up, you might ...

What are the tell-tale signs of an underactive thyroid – a chronic condition in which your thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones for your body’s needs? Symptoms can range from a lack of ...

Acella Pharmaceuticals has recalled some lots of NP Thyroid medication to treat an underactive thyroid because it has been found to be subpotent. NP Thyroid in 15mg, 30mg, 60mg, 90mg and 120mg are ...

Do you struggle to lose weight because of your underactive thyroid? These tips will help you lay the foundations for losing weight with hypothyroidism in a sustainable way and, more importantly, for ...

A new study has found that people who work long hours are more likely to have an underactive thyroid or hypothyroidism than people who work fewer hours. Image Credits: aslysun / Shutterstock.com The ...

I once had a patient who was generally a pretty mellow guy. He developed severe hyperthyroidism, became agitated, and got arrested for violent behavior. Once we got his thyroid regulated, he was back ...

Cassy Legaspi has learned to take better care of her health and be more confident after being diagnosed with hypothyroidism ...

(Reuters Health) - Older people may too often be diagnosed with an underactive thyroid and prescribed thyroid hormones, which can cause new troubles and expenses without improving their lives, ...