Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) was discussed in column a few weeks ago. To review, the thyroid is a gland located in the front of the neck that regulates our metabolism. It produces T4 (4 iodine ...

The superior thyroid artery is located within the neck. Branching off from the external carotid artery, this blood vessel runs past the greater cornu of the hyoid bone (the hyoid’s back-most part) and ...

When the thyroid becomes overactive, producing excessive hormones, the condition is known as hyperthyroidism. In children and ...

Health experts are urging individuals to monitor subtle physical changes in their health to ensure their thyroid is working ...

How many of you know what the thyroid is? Your thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland weighing less than an ounce and located at the base of your neck. Despite its small size, the thyroid gland ...

Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disorder that triggers the thyroid gland to produce more thyroid hormones than the body needs. It’s the most common cause of hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid.

The warning about gluten is because celiac disease and Hashimoto’s disease often occur together. The warning for dairy products is because lactose intolerance symptoms can mirror and worsen the ...

Ectopic thyroid tissue refers to the presence of thyroid cells in locations other than the typical anatomical position anterior to the trachea. This phenomenon is attributed primarily to aberrations ...

Surgeons at Nyeri County Referral Hospital perform a thyroid surgery on a patient. [Kibata Kihu/ Standard] Thyroid disease is a general term for a medical condition that keeps your thyroid from making ...

Three thyroid-related conditions that children may more commonly develop include Graves’ disease, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, and thyroid nodules. Talking with their pediatrician about symptoms and ...