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 ...

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Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are common thyroid disorders that significantly affect metabolism. Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland produces insufficient thyroid hormones, leading to ...

Thyroid: It is important to understand the differences between hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism in order to properly diagnose and treat them. Here are the warning signs to look out for and ...

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 ...

Herein, the authors show, using wild-type and the Pax8 ablated model of hypothyroidism in mice, that hyperthyroidism and severe hypothyroidism are associated with an overall unhealthy status and ...

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 ...