As a consequence of the widespread adoption of preventive health checks and accessible laboratory tests, thyroid function levels have become a common part of a physician-patient interaction. However, ...

Thyroid disease refers to all conditions affecting the thyroid gland and how much thyroid hormone it can make; these include hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, thyroid cancer, and different types of ...

This Review discusses the importance of adequate iodine intake for thyroid function, outlining the varying global intake recommendations. Iodine is also considered in the context of the increasing ...

Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) helps control how much thyroid hormone your thyroid makes. High TSH usually means hypothyroidism, while low TSH points to hyperthyroidism. A typical adult TSH target ...

The thyroid gland plays a crucial role in regulating metabolism, energy, and hormone production. When the thyroid becomes underactive (hypothyroidism) or overactive (hyperthyroidism), it can lead to a ...

The start-up Function will send practically anyone to a lab for extensive medical testing, no physical required. Is that a good thing? By Kristen V. Brown As Kimberly Crisp approached middle age, ...

Well-designed Corporate Health Check-up Packages focus on prevention not just diagnosis. They help reduce long-term medical costs lower absenteeism and support employee wellbeing.

CHICAGO -- Exposure to the ubiquitous dioxin chemicals was linked with thyroid dysfunction, a new study found. Using National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey (NHANES) data, researchers led ...

A calprotectin stool test is a noninvasive way to measure intestinal inflammation. It can help diagnose conditions like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), gastrointestinal infections, and colorectal or ...

For couples trying to conceive, In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) often gives hope after months or even years of disappointment.