As global populations age, neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and epilepsy become more prevalent. Factors like genetics, autoimm ...

Thyroid diseases are characterized by hyperfunction (hyperthyroidism), hypofunction (hypothyoidism) or inflammation (thyroiditis) of the thyroid gland or the presence of thyroid nodules, which can ...

On the other hand, “soft” tissue mineralization (ectopic calcification), associated with several genetic and chronic metabolic diseases may result in serious health complications. Although these two ...

There are lots of ways to treat thyroid cancer. The treatment you get will depend on the type and stage of the cancer. It also depends on your age, general health, and other things that are unique ...

Lingual thyroid tissue, thyroglossal-duct remnants and aberrant lateral cervical thyroid have been accurately described. Thyroid tissue that is located within the lumen of the trachea, however ...

Hyperthyroidism occurs when the body produces too much thyroid hormone. It affects the thyroid gland, which is located in the neck and is responsible for secreting several important hormones.

Thyroid cancer is cancer of the thyroid gland in the neck. Thyroid cancer affects women more often than men. It has a good prognosis. Risk factors include a family history of this cancer, radiation ...

But perhaps this letter can be a conversation-starter, or help in some way to help those who love you understand just a little bit better what it is like to have thyroid disease. Maybe you've seen a ...

This highlights the importance of maintaining access to thyroid care even during global health crises. Di Stefano et al. present an interesting case report of asymptomatic ectopic thyroid tissue ...

Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) doesn’t usually cause weight gain, though it may cause other weight changes. Sometimes, treatment for hyperthyroidism can lead to weight gain ...

If you have thyroid cancer, you may be facing surgery. It’s the most common treatment, and it’s usually very successful. Your surgery will depend on the kind of thyroid cancer you have.