Thyroid problems are often associated with common symptoms like fatigue, hair loss or trouble shedding stubborn pounds. But discomfort in a specific area of your neck can also be an important sign ...

Performing a self-neck check can help in the early detection of thyroid cancer — however, neck swelling does not always signify thyroid cancer. Sometimes, a medical examination is necessary. Share on ...

Thyroid function is important for your body as it can affect your physical energy, temperature, weight, and mood. Depending on how little or how much thyroid hormone (more on this later) is being ...

As thyroid problems become one of the most prevalent health issues among women many often confuse whether tech neck is ...

I know Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month is nearly over, but I have a good excuse for being tardy. I was preoccupied with finding a lump on my thyroid, getting an ultrasound, getting a biopsy and then ...

Internal medicine and rheumatology specialist Siobhan Deshauer, MD, takes a look at visible signs of thyroid disease. Following is a partial transcript of the video (note that errors are possible): ...

The neck's time is now The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the base of the neck just below the Adam's apple. Although relatively small, the thyroid gland influences the ...

In the Western world, the most common cause of hypothyroidism is failure of the thyroid usually due to an immune reaction against the organ. Patients with hypothyroidism need oral replacement, which ...

The thyroid gland, located in the neck, produces T3 and T4 hormones, which regulate metabolism and energy levels. When this ...