Hypothyroidism, an underactive thyroid condition, is increasingly affecting individuals of all ages due to stress and poor diet. Symptoms such as chronic fatigue, weight gain, and hair loss often go ...

Newborn screening for congenital hypothyroidism (CH) and early substitution treatment has eliminated mental retardation in children with CH (1). In the late 1970s and early 1980s, children with CH ...

In rare cases, hypothyroidism may be the precursor to more serious illnesses, which is why it’s important to work with your healthcare provider to manage symptoms. “Hypothyroidism is actually ...