Were you recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism? If so, you’re likely aware your body’s thyroid gland is underactive. And you’re probably all too familiar with some of the associated symptoms like ...

Hyperthyroidism, also sometimes referred to as overactive thyroid, is a health condition caused by an excess level of thyroid hormone in the body. Although any individual may be affected, it is far ...

The thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland located in the front and at the base of your neck, acts as the control center for your body. (1) Hormones secreted by the thyroid help maintain the brain, heart, ...

THE most widely applied technic involving the use of radioactive iodine in the diagnosis of hyperthyroidism is the measurement of the thyroid uptake after the oral administration of tracer doses. The ...