The thyroid gland, located in the neck, produces T3 and T4 hormones, which regulate metabolism and energy levels. When this ...

Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) was discussed in column a few weeks ago. To review, the thyroid is a gland located in the front of the neck that regulates our metabolism. It produces T4 (4 iodine ...

How many of you know what the thyroid is? Your thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland weighing less than an ounce and located at the base of your neck. Despite its small size, the thyroid gland ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A 36-year-old female was referred for abnormal thyroid tests with a total thyroxine of 17.7 mcg/dL — a normal ...

BOSTON — Nodules located in the upper pole of the thyroid gland may carry a greater risk for malignancy than those in the lower pole, new research suggests. The findings were presented May 19 here at ...

The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the front part of the neck below the voice box. The thyroid gland is vitally important for hormonal function, which influences the metabolism, growth ...

Your parathyroid glands are four tiny glands located at the four corners of your thyroid gland. They are about the size of a pea and produce hormones to regulate the calcium levels in your blood and ...

Thyroid function is important for your body as it can affect your physical energy, temperature, weight, and mood. Depending on how little or how much thyroid hormone (more on this later) is being ...

Hyperkeratosis most commonly affects middle-aged and older dogs. It occurs in all breeds but is most prevalent in basset ...