Thyroid problems are often associated with common symptoms like fatigue, hair loss or trouble shedding stubborn pounds. But discomfort in a specific area of your neck can also be an important sign ...

Earlier this fall, Medscape Medical News spoke to endocrinologists Angela M. Leung, MD, and Karen Tsai, MD, on how to interpret abnormal results of thyroid hormone tests. To address some additional ...

Millions of Americans have thyroid disorders, but up to 60 percent don’t know it. From subtle tremors to creeping brain fog, here’s what doctors say you shouldn’t ignore. A woman with an enlarged ...

Hollywood actor and author Stanley Tucci recently shared his experience with thyroid issues on David Tennant’s podcast. The 64-year-old underwent high-dose radiation and chemotherapy after a tumour ...

Pregnancy significantly affects the thyroid gland and its function due to increased metabolic needs. For example, a maternal body requires 40% to 100% more thyroid hormones to meet the needs of the ...