(NEW YORK) — September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month. Like many other types of cancer, if caught early, thyroid cancer can be treated. Although routine screenings for thyroid cancer aren’t common, ...

Dr. Rashmi Roy, MD an endocrine surgery specialist in Tampa, Florida with The Thyroid Institute at The Hospital For Endocrine Surgery joins Gayle Guyardo the host of the nationally syndicated health ...

The neck's time is now The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the base of the neck just below the Adam's apple. Although relatively small, the thyroid gland influences the ...

Earlier this fall, Medscape Medical News spoke to endocrinologists Angela M. Leung, MD, and Karen Tsai, MD, on how to interpret abnormal results of thyroid hormone tests. To address some additional ...

The thyroid medication levothyroxine should be taken on an empty stomach at around the same time every day. You should avoid ...

Thyroid nodules commonly develop in humans and are variable in size, shape and location. Most of these growths are not cancer but may create symptoms of discomfort over time depending on the size, and ...

Keeping an eye on your thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels is key to catching any signs of thyroid dysfunction early on. That's because an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) or overactive ...

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The thyroid, a small, butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the front of the neck, is part of the endocrine system. Small lumps or bumps, called nodules, are often present — and may or may not be ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Island residents will be able to receive free thyroid screenings next month. Councilman Joseph Borelli’s (R-South Shore) office announced that it has partnered with ...