There are a number of possible thyroid diseases and disorders, including thyroiditis and thyroid cancer. Two of the most common thyroid disorders are hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism.

Hypothyroidism is when the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones, whereas hyperthyroidism is when the thyroid gland produces too much. The conditions have different symptoms and ...

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 ...

An overactive thyroid, aka hyperthyroidism, causes symptoms like fatigue and menstrual changes and can be dangerous to your ...

Thyroid dysfunction, such as hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, can lead to several health problems and the development of a ...

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Thyroid disorders can cause difficulty with energy, concentration, and memory—often described as “brain fog.” This article explains the link between thyroid function and memory, as well as how ...

FOR many years clinicians have noted a correlation between the level of thyroid function and the speed of tendon reflexes. As early as 1924 Chaney, at the Mayo Clinic, attempted to quantitate the ...

Bengaluru: When it comes to fertility, most people think about age or menstrual cycles, but your thyroid plays a huge role ...

The thyroid makes hormones that influence various organs and systems within the body, including the systems responsible for a person’s sex drive, or “libido.” Reduced libido can arise as a result of ...

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 ...