People with higher levels of thyroid hormone in their bloodstream may be at greater risk of sudden cardiac death, even if those levels aren’t abnormally high, a new study suggests. “Our study shows ...

Thyroid disorders may influence uric acid levels and increase gout risk. An expert explains the metabolic link, symptoms to watch for, and why timely diagnosis matters.

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

High TSH levels usually mean the thyroid is underactive, which is called hypothyroidism. TSH levels can change due to factors like age, sex, and pregnancy. TSH influences thyroid hormones that control ...

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 ...

The key to managing hypothyroidism is establishing the primary cause and determining whether the disorder is persistent or transient. This statistic may surprise you: Hypothyroidism is the second most ...

Maternal thyroid hormone levels in early pregnancy were not associated with an increased risk of birth defects. The prevalence of congenital anomalies was comparable among children born to mothers who ...

Approximately a third of patients treated for hypothyroidism continue to maintain normal thyroid levels after discontinuing thyroid hormone replacement therapy. Those who were treated for overt ...

A new study from UC Berkeley has linked a mother's consumption of a chemical called bisphenol A (BPA) to a greater risk for an overactive thyroid in her newborn son. "Most of the women and newborns in ...