Medically reviewed by Simone Harounian, MS Hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid, occurs when the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough hormones. These hormones help your organs function and affect ...

Alarming new trend: younger adults under 50 are being diagnosed with cancer in unprecedented numbers. Find out why young ...

Having asthma, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis or atopic dermatitis in addition to alopecia areata raised the odds for early-onset, severe and prolonged alopecia areata, according to a research letter ...

What is Cushing's syndrome? Cushing's syndrome is a hormonal disorder. It’s caused when you have high levels of the hormone cortisol over a long time. Cushing's syndrome is fairly rare. It most often ...

At the same time, heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., affecting nearly half of adults aged 20 and ...

Gigi Hadid, Oprah Winfrey, Kelly Clarkson and even Liam Gallagher have spoken out about their thyroid issues arising from Hashimoto's disease, causing weight gain, hair loss, fatigue and swollen gland ...

The thyroid gland primarily secretes two hormones, thyroxine and triiodothyronine, commonly known as T4 and T3.

Hypothyroidism, an underactive thyroid condition, is increasingly affecting individuals of all ages due to stress and poor ...

Problems can occur if your thyroid gland does not produce the correct level of hormones that control vital functions in the ...

Sponsor:  Mount Carmel According to the American Thyroid Association, one in eight women will develop a thyroid disorder in ...