From weight gain and iodine to pregnancy and exercise, a thyroid expert busts 15 persistent myths about diagnosis, symptoms, ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently read that thyroid issues affect women more often than men. Can you explain what the thyroid is and how it affects my body? Can I do anything to prevent having issues with ...

ROCHESTER, Minnesota — Globally, women are roughly twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with thyroid cancer. However, recent research shows that men face an equal risk. Mayo Clinic experts say that ...

While some aspects of our health are more visible than others, many become evident through symptoms that we can see from the outside. That’s why organs such as our hair, skin and nails are so useful ...

A thyroid storm, also known as a thyrotoxic crisis, is a sudden and potentially serious condition that occurs when your thyroid gland releases a large amount of hormone all at once. It can cause ...

Dear Readers: Drinking from plastic water bottles, or taking birth control pills can cause hypothyroidism by raising levels of estrogen hormone in your body. The same can be said about menopause drugs ...