In the world of medicine, many conditions have names that may seem unfamiliar to English speakers. Some of these diseases have names borrowed from other languages, and Greek is a usual suspect when it ...

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 (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 ...

World Thyroid Day: The thyroid produces hormones that keep the body running smoothly Thyroid disease is a broad term indicating a medical disorder where the thyroid does not produce the right amount ...

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

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

Thyroid disorders, common in India affecting 42 million people, include hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, goiter, and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, with symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, and anxiety. The ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...