Borderline thyroid levels can affect energy, weight and mood. Experts explain what your TSH test results really mean and when ...
Millions in India suffer from thyroid issues, with many still experiencing symptoms despite medication. A new understanding ...
New research published in Current Psychology provides evidence linking an overactive thyroid gland to specific personality ...
Thyroid Function Tests (TFTs) are among the most commonly requested laboratory investigations; they help clinicians assess the thyroid status of patients and manage patients' treatment. Therefore, ...
Approximately a third of older patients treated with thyroid hormones report the concurrent use of medications that can interfere with the accuracy of thyroid function tests, potentially compromising ...
Thyroxine (T4) is the main hormone your thyroid makes. Your thyroid hormones are important because they control how your body uses energy from the food you eat. (Photo Credit: iStock/Getty Images) T4 ...
Thyroid level tests, including the TSH test, help doctors diagnose thyroid conditions, including hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism. Treatment may include hormones or other medications. The thyroid is ...
Know how thyroid hormone affects your heart, from heartbeat and blood pressure to risks of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism ...
Accurately diagnosing thyroid function is critical to avoid harms of unnecessary treatment. This study found that age-, sex-, and race-specific reference intervals reclassified nearly half of patients ...
Editor's note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape's Coronavirus Resource Center. Individuals who experience inflammation of the thyroid gland during acute COVID-19 illness may ...
Learn to identify hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism symptoms early. This guide covers metabolic signs, nutrition, and the ...
Compared with primary care physicians, specialists were more likely to order unnecessary thyroid ultrasonography, according to a new study. In a survey of over 600 physicians, many physicians ordered ...