SPMC’s Dr. Dame Umbauan urges Davao residents to monitor thyroid health and watch for signs of hyperthyroidism and ...

In the world of medicine, many conditions have names that may seem unfamiliar to English speakers. Some of these diseases have names borrowed from other languages, and Greek is a usual suspect when it ...

The thyroid gland has an important role in determining how much energy the body burns. Thyroid gland functions are regulated by a hormone known as thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). Increased levels ...

A goiter is an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland. This butterfly-shaped organ at the base of your neck releases hormones that control how well your body turns food into energy as well as the ...

Aging is a normal process the body goes through, but not all of the symptoms that are frequently attributed to the normal aging process should be directly connected to aging — some may be associated ...

Diseased thyroid gland, conceptual computer illustration. Researchers analyzed a hypothyroidism comorbidity network for positive and negative associations with other chronic conditions. Thyroid and ...

Gradual weight gain, fatigue, and hair loss may indicate hypothyroidism — a common condition that is easy to diagnose and can be balanced with appropriate treatment.

Thyroid gland function is regulated by the hormone TSH. Increased levels of TSH and increased signaling through its receptor cause hyperthyroidism and goiter. Signals downstream of the receptor for ...