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

A woman’s nausea triggered by food smells was traced to an overactive thyroid. This case highlights how subtle symptoms can ...

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 ...

Iodine might be small in quantity but it is important. The mineral fuels thyroid hormones that regulate metabolism, mood, and ...

IT’S the chilling new health mystery baffling doctors around the world – why are so many young people suddenly getting cancer ...

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 ...

A surge in Thyroid cancer cases is being witnessed. Wondering how you can identify the signs of it early on? Well, an ...

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.