Hypothyroidism — low thyroid function — is an extremely common disorder in which the thyroid gland releases inadequate amounts of thyroid hormones T3 and T4 into the body. While it’s true that women ...

Overview More than 50 hormones have been identified in the human body, and each has a unique function. Your hormones are ...

ATLANTA - More than 27 million Americans have some sort of thyroid disease. Half have no idea they suffer from an imbalance. Nik Nelson didn't realize he was at-risk, but now that he knows, the hair ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The thyroid is a small gland with a big job. When it malfunctions, it can affect the body in many ways. It's the butterfly-shaped gland just below the Adam's apple. "And it is ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently read that thyroid issues affect women more often than men. Can you explain what the thyroid is and how it affects my body? Can I do anything to prevent having issues with ...

ROCHESTER, Minnesota — Globally, women are roughly twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with thyroid cancer. However, recent research shows that men face an equal risk. Mayo Clinic experts say that ...

Men with a history of thyroid cancer had a higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared with women, researchers found. Among a large cohort of thyroid cancer survivors, the risk for developing ...

The thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the neck, regulates metabolism, energy levels, digestion, and reproductive health. Thyroid disorders are among the most common endocrine conditions ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a male who is 58 years of age. I recently had an MRI of my cervical spine, and just this month, I had a CT scan of my whole abdomen. Since then, I have had symptoms of dry eyes, ...