Learn about hyperthyroidism symptoms, causes, treatment options, and how health insurance helps manage thyroid care costs.

Results provide better evidence to patients and providers when selecting a treatment for hyperthyroidism. Boston—Hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid, happens when your thyroid gland makes more ...

A widely prescribed thyroid medication called levothyroxine may cause bone loss and increase the risk of the bone disease osteoporosis, according to new research—but this does not mean Americans ...

Hyperthyroidism is most commonly caused by Graves disease. The global prevalence is 2% among women and 0.5% among men; if left untreated or undertreated, it can lead to cardiac arrhythmias, ...

Thyroid Awareness Month highlights why thyroid health matters, common disorders, screening tests, and how early detection can protect mood, weight, and overall well-being.

A drug called levothyroxine, the second-most-commonly prescribed medication among older U.S. adults, has been linked to a higher risk of bone loss in a new study. Levothyroxine is prescribed to treat ...

Sweaty palms, racing heart, and trouble sleeping—an overactive thyroid can mimic anxiety.

Borderline thyroid results can sound alarming but they don't always mean you need treatment. Here's what those numbers really indicate and when to monitor them.