From weight gain and iodine to pregnancy and exercise, a thyroid expert busts 15 persistent myths about diagnosis, symptoms, ...

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On August 7, 2025, the Food and Drug Administration announced that it would be demanding the elimination of natural thyroid treatment, otherwise known as desiccated thyroid extract (DTE) or natural ...

Feeling persistently cold, especially in your hands and feet, can be a sign of iron-deficiency anemia—a condition in which the body doesn’t have enough iron to produce hemoglobin, which limits oxygen ...

In this video, I walk you through 15 visible signs of hypothyroidism that you can actually see on your body—from thinning eyebrows and dry skin to facial puffiness and brittle nails. As a doctor, I’ll ...

As South Africans mark Mental Health Awareness Month, Palesa Motloung explores how thyroid imbalances can affect mood, anxiety and energy — and shares her personal journey of learning to manage both ...

The Bottom Line Thyroid cancer is highly curable, especially when detected early. Knowing the signs, seeking timely medical ...

Autoimmune diseases are on the rise in the U.S., with as many as 50 million Americans affected. Learn what causes them—and which symptoms could help pinpoint your problem.

KMC Hospital has successfully treated a 72-year-old patient, Mahesh (name changed) suffering from a large, long-standing ...

Pet owners, be aware! Diabetes in dogs is common and early signs are crucial for management. Look out for increased thirst, ...

Data from a 2010 analysis, the Framingham Heart Study, a U.S. research project into heart disease that began in 1948, was ...