ORLANDO, Fla. — Steering clinicians toward a cascade approach for thyroid function testing cut unnecessary orders by a monthly average of 15% and concurrent orders by 19% per month, according to ...

More than 12% of Americans will develop a thyroid condition at some point, with women at greater risk than men. The thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped organ in the front of your neck, produces hormones ...

The thyroid, a little butterfly-shaped gland found at the base of the neck, is essential for general health since it regulates metabolism, energy levels, and numerous biological processes. Despite its ...

Receiving a diagnosis of thyroid cancer can be upsetting and confusing, especially if a doctor suggests that a patient wait to see how the cancer progresses before pursuing any specific treatment.

Borderline thyroid results can sound alarming but they don't always mean you need treatment. Here's what those numbers really ...

To diagnose thyroid eye disease (TED), a doctor must examine your eyes to identify signs such as bulging or swelling. A CT or MRI scan may be necessary, along with bloodwork, to examine your thyroid ...