On World Vitiligo Day, experts highlight the link between vitiligo and thyroid disorders, urging early screening to detect ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Most of us don’t give our thyroid a second thought. But the small, butterfly-shaped gland at the front of your neck plays a vital ...

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

A high level of TSH is associated with an increased risk for the development of CKD in men but not in women. A further understanding of the mechanisms for the link between TSH and CKD may enable the ...

There are 20 million people in the United States who suffer from thyroid disease. According to the National Cancer Institute, Kentucky has a higher rate of thyroid cancer than the rest of the country.

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 ...

Jan 25 (Reuters) - The iodide dye used in heart scans and other medical imaging, such as CT scans, may in some cases damage patients' thyroid glands, possibly leading to health problems such as ...

Waking up tired, unexplained weight change, a racing heartbeat, or feeling cold when everyone else seems comfortable can look like stress, aging, or menopause. Yet endocrinologists warn that in many ...

Researchers are still investigating the link between smoking and hypothyroidism. Although smoking does appear to affect the thyroid, its exact nature remains controversial. Experts believe smoking can ...