The thyroid, a small gland located at the base of the neck, is in charge of numerous body functions. The hormones it secretes help maintain body temperature and your heart rate, as well as brain and ...

Doctors say changes in sleep, mood, heart rate and digestion may all be linked to thyroid problems that often go undiagnosed ...

Thyroid disorders can be confusing, especially when it comes to hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. People mix up these two ...

People with hyperthyroidism did not seem to have worse thyroidectomy outcomes than those with normal thyroid functioning, researchers in France reported. In a nonrandomized study of adults with ...

Doctors may prescribe beta-blockers for hyperthyroidism to manage symptoms such as rapid heart rate and anxiety. Hyperthyroidism is a condition involving an overactive thyroid gland, leading to an ...

Hyperthyroidism is common in females. Without early identification and treatment, the condition may lead to infertility, pregnancy complications, or early menopause, among other health issues. Share ...

The thyroid gland plays a key role in controlling metabolism, energy levels and body functions. Experts say both an ...

Subclinical hyperthyroidism is defined as serum thyroid hormone levels within their respective reference ranges in the presence of low-undetectable serum thyrotropin-stimulating hormone levels.

There’s no scientific or clinical evidence that hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) causes significant bruising or bleeding problems. In some rare cases, autoimmune forms of hyperthyroidism, like ...

The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence and risk of adhesive capsulitis among hyperthyroidism patients. The data were obtained from the Longitudinal Health Insurance Database 2005 ...

An epidemic of cats with hyperthyroidism may be explained by exposure to a chemical contained in flame retardants commonly found in furniture, according to an Oregon State University study. The number ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...