Recognizing when your symptoms actually point to a health condition can be difficult, even when you know the major signs. And when your symptoms can be tied to several different conditions, it becomes ...

Dr. Pooja Singal. Photo by Tony Valainis. Women are much more likely than men to have thyroid dysfunction, especially as they approach their 50s. What are the types and symptoms of this condition? Is ...

Thyroid disease is more than a matter of weight gain or fatigue—it often manifests visibly through changes in your skin, hair, and nails. While the thyroid gland resides deep in your neck, ...

What does your thyroid do? Your thyroid gland influences almost all of the metabolic processes in your body through the hormones it produces. Your thyroid gland is part of your endocrine system. When ...

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 ...

Thyroid disorders affect approximately 12% of people worldwide, but women experience these conditions at rates up to eight times higher than men. This stark gender disparity stems from complex ...

Women presenting with symptoms of underactive thyroid are having their concerns dismissed by GPs. New research from the University of Aberdeen found that women often struggle to get a diagnosis of ...

What does your thyroid do? Your thyroid gland influences almost all metabolic processes in your body through the hormones it makes. Your thyroid gland is part of your endocrine system. When your ...

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 ...

You blame your chronic bloating, constipation, and slow digestion on stress, poor eating habits, or getting older, but these digestive issues might be early warning signs of thyroid dysfunction that ...