Aging is a normal process the body goes through, but not all of the symptoms that are frequently attributed to the normal aging process should be directly connected to aging — some may be associated ...

Hyperthyroidism is an overactive thyroid gland that produces too much thyroid hormone, while hypothyroidism is an underactive thyroid gland that produces too little thyroid hormone. Although both ...

Your thyroid is kind of like that popular girl from your middle school: It controls basically everything around it, and when it gets pissed off, all hell breaks loose. The thyroid is a small gland at ...

Hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid, is when the thyroid gland produces too few hormones. Low thyroid hormone levels can cause a range of signs and symptoms, from changes in mental functioning ...

It’s estimated that nearly 5% of Americans above the age of 12 live with hypothyroidism, a condition that occurs when the body experiences a deficit of thyroid hormone. The thyroid gland, located in ...

People with lower thyroid levels face an increased risk of developing tinnitus, a ringing sound in the ears. Treating hypothyroidism may help relieve tinnitus. Nearly 5% of people Americans ages 12 or ...

Older adults with apparent hypothyroidism may or may not need treatment. This second article about thyroid disease in older adults examines when endocrinologists should intervene.

Symptoms of hypothyroidism may resemble seasonal allergies, so some people may mistake the two. Additionally, some studies suggest a link between hypothyroidism and allergies. However, evidence ...

If you have hypothyroidism with normal TSH levels, you may still experience symptoms even though your thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) blood test levels are well within range. Most people whose ...

If you’re living with hypothyroidism, you’re likely already familiar with the common symptoms, which can include fatigue and weight gain. But if you’re a woman around the age of menopause — which can ...