A friend who was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease is now fearful of getting thyroid cancer, which happened to another family member. A social media site advocates a rigid diet, such as no gluten, ...

Thyroid disease is more common than you might think.

Plus, when to see a doctor.

Thyroid disorders, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), autoimmune diseases, osteoporosis, and iron deficiency anaemia are some ...

A comprehensive thyroid approach involves the use of more tests, and an evaluation of symptoms, nutrients, labs, and ...

Carly Scaduto, 43, was tired of feeling tired. She'd dealt with years of exhaustion that no physical exam or blood test could explain. Still, she refused to give up. After taking matters into her own ...

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 ...

What does your thyroid do? Your thyroid gland influences almost all of the metabolic processes in your body through the hormones it produces. Your thyroid gland is part of your endocrine system. When ...

Women with hypothyroidism receiving levothyroxine treatment have similar cardiovascular disease risk as those without thyroid disease, according to data published in Thyroid. In an analysis of 2,647 ...

Dear Savvy Senior: What are the symptoms of thyroid disease? I’ve been dealing with a number of health issues over the past few years, and a friend of mine recently suggested I get my thyroid checked ...

Autoimmune disease hair loss can happen with alopecia areata, lupus, thyroid diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease, and scalp psoriasis. Each disease has different effects, ...

This article was reviewed by Sara Harcharik Perkins, MD. Key Takeaways: It’s possible to lose hair when you’re pregnant, but it’s far less common than postpartum ...