Most thyroid tests don’t require any special preparation. However, the radioactive iodine uptake scan requires you to abstain from certain foods and medications for up to several weeks.

A commentary in the Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care advises primary care clinicians on how to manage patients ...

The thyroid gland is a small butterfly-shaped gland in front of the neck Read on to learn its role and what happens if you ...

The impetus for developing free hormone tests has been the high frequency of binding-protein abnormalities that cause discordance between total and free thyroid hormone concentrations ...

Research suggests that taking high doses of biotin may lead to inaccurate thyroid lab results. Stopping biotin several days before your test can help you avoid this. Biotin is a B-complex vitamin ...

Managing hypothyroidism isn’t just about medication. Find out which foods support thyroid function and which can interfere with your treatment.

A thyroglobulin antibody (TgAb) test looks for certain antibodies that attack the thyroid. The presence of TbAb in high levels may indicate that someone has an autoimmune condition. To conduct a ...

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

Hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid, occurs when the thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones to regulate ...

Thyroid diseases affect up to 5% of all pregnancies. Adverse pregnancy and neonatal outcomes are increased by maternal thyroid disease and adequate treatment is thought to reduce these risks ...

The doctor said that routine thyroid function tests including TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone), T3, and T4 levels are effective when it comes to detecting thyroid problems. "These blood tests ...

“Awareness initiatives like Thyroid Awareness Month play a crucial role in promoting early screening and intervention,” the ...