Thyroid disorders are among the most common yet least understood chronic health conditions affecting women. For Black women ...

The thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland in the neck, produces hormones essential for metabolism and brain activity. Symptoms of a thyroid problem are often vague, but if you notice any of the following ...

Weight gain, stress, hair fall or menopause? An endocrinologist explains the common myths that delay thyroid diagnosis in ...

Constantly feel tired, even after a full night’s sleep? Fatigue is one of the most common complaints among women, especially in midlife. But while many of us chalk it up to stress or poor sleep, there ...

Don’t ignore persistent symptoms or put off getting checked. If you’re experiencing several thyroid-related symptoms, have a ...

Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disorder that triggers the thyroid gland to produce more thyroid hormones than the body needs. It’s the most common cause of hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid.

New research published in Current Psychology provides evidence linking an overactive thyroid gland to specific personality ...

Your lungs, your spine, your leg muscles...these are all big organs and body parts that do big jobs to keep you healthy and thriving. On the other end of the size spectrum is the thyroid, a ...

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 ...

January is Thyroid Awareness Month, an opportunity to shine a light on a small but vital gland that plays an outsized role in ...