The thyroid, a small, butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the front of the neck, is part of the endocrine system. Small lumps or bumps, called nodules, are often present — and may or may not be ...

This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Key Takeaways: Everyday habits are helpful for supporting thyroid health ...

Roughly half of adults over 40 have thyroid nodules. While these lumps in the thyroid gland are common and usually not cause for alarm, doctors say it’s a good idea to have any type of lump or nodule ...

Thyroxine (T4) is the main hormone your thyroid makes. Your thyroid hormones are important because they control how your body uses energy from the food you eat. (Photo Credit: iStock/Getty Images) T4 ...

Thyroid nodules commonly develop in humans and are variable in size, shape and location. Most of these growths are not cancer but may create symptoms of discomfort over time depending on the size, and ...

(KUTV) -Hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid is as common in women as breast cancer, but because many people aren’t familiar with the thyroid and since the symptoms of hypothyroidism are so ...

The thyroid releases hormones that regulate metabolism, growth, and organ function. When hormone levels dip too low (hypothyroidism), the body slows down. When they rise too high (hyperthyroidism), it ...

The neck's time is now The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the base of the neck just below the Adam's apple. Although relatively small, the thyroid gland influences the ...

Q: What is the thyroid and what does it do? A: The thyroid is a small butterfly shaped organ that lives in the lower neck, just above your collarbones. Its job is to create hormones, which helps all ...

As January marks Thyroid Awareness Month there is one conversation that needs to be prioritised and that is the necessity of ...

Original Medicare (parts A and B) and Medicare Advantage (Part C) cover the full cost of a TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) test after meeting your deductible. Medicare Part B generally covers two ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Island residents will be able to receive free thyroid screenings next month. Councilman Joseph Borelli’s (R-South Shore) office announced that it has partnered with ...