The thyroid, a small gland located at the base of the neck, is in charge of numerous body functions. The hormones it secretes help maintain body temperature and your heart rate, as well as brain and ...

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.

People with hyperthyroidism did not seem to have worse thyroidectomy outcomes than those with normal thyroid functioning, researchers in France reported. In a nonrandomized study of adults with ...

Pregnant individuals with gestational trophoblastic disease have significantly higher odds of hyperthyroidism and thyroid ...

CHICAGO – Treatment of hyperthyroidism with surgery or radioactive iodine significantly extends survival compared to antithyroid medication, while surgery raises the risk for obesity, new data from a ...

THE introduction by Astwood of new and potent antithyroid substances has permitted a great advance in the treatment of hyperthyroidism and has given a new tool with which to further knowledge of the ...

Hyperthyroidism is common in females. Without early identification and treatment, the condition may lead to infertility, pregnancy complications, or early menopause, among other health issues. Share ...

Hyperthyroidism, also known as an overactive thyroid, involves overproduction of the thyroid hormones thyroxine and triiodothyronine. There are several possible causes of hyperthyroidism, including ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Q: "Is an iodine-restricted diet more effective than a raw diet for hyperthyroidism? What supplements should my cat be taking to support hyperthyroidism?" A: A balanced raw diet will provide your cat ...