Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In the world of medicine, many conditions have names that may seem unfamiliar to English speakers. Some of these diseases have ...

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 ...

Thyroid imbalance may silently affect uric acid levels, increasing the risk of gout and kidney problems. Here’s how hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are connected.

Plus, when to see a doctor.

Aging is a normal process the body goes through, but not all of the symptoms that are frequently attributed to the normal aging process should be directly connected to aging — some may be associated ...

Thyroid disease is more common than you might think.

A new review article covers the presentation, evaluation, and treatment of thyroid disorders in children and teens. It was published online August 29 in JAMA Pediatrics. The article is intended to be ...

Accurately diagnosing thyroid function is critical to avoid harms of unnecessary treatment. This study found that age-, sex-, and race-specific reference intervals reclassified nearly half of patients ...

Here's something that baffles even seasoned doctors: The same small gland can wreak havoc on two people in completely opposite ways. Your colleague might be gaining weight despite barely eating, while ...

Treatment with thyroid hormones in patients with hypothyroidism improves cardiovascular risk factors, but the effect on cardiovascular events has not been assessed in randomized, controlled trials In ...