Autoimmune disorders such as Graves' disease can also cause hyperthyroidism. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in the front of the neck. Its primary function is to produce the hormones ...

While a concrete link is still underway to establish the association of anxiety with thyroid cancer experts believe that ...

Soybeans and their products such as tofu, edamame and miso have certain compounds called isoflavones which might cause thyroid problems. While iodine is necessary for thyroid function, consuming ...

Thyroid cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the thyroid gland. In 2020, there were ...

Thyroid hormones play a vital role in various bodily functions including hair growth Therefore thyroid disorders both ...

Thyroid disease is often missed in older adults because its symptoms overlap with those of “normal aging.” In this ...

This post was updated Jan. 31 at 12:28 a.m. Dr. Stephanie Smooke Praw, the interim clinical chief of UCLA Health’s Division ...

Illustrating the Progression of Thyroid Eye Disease Thyroid Eye Disease often causes quality-of-life changes for patients. Endocrinologist Malini Gupta, MD, demonstrates the structural changes of ...

At the same time, heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., affecting nearly half of adults aged 20 and ...

Thyroid Awareness Month emphasises the importance of early detection and effective management of thyroid disorders, which ...