THE thyroid gland is a butterfly- shaped gland located at the base of the neck, and it is one of the most important glands in ...

In this edition of The People’s Pharmacy, Joe and Teresa Graedon also hear from a reader wondering how they can find out more about diagnosing thyroid problems.

Q. My husband had been getting testosterone shots every three weeks for many years for Low T. I was concerned that this might be affecting his heart, so he agreed to stop the shots this summer and see ...

New research suggests that a larger waist circumference is a bigger risk factor than body mass index (BMI) for ...

The cause of an underactive thyroid can be primary, secondary, or tertiary. Hollywood actor and author Stanley Tucci underwent high-dose radiation and chemotherapy after a tumour was discovered at the ...

I would be so tired in the afternoon, like completely exhausted by one o’clock and I was like, something’s wrong with me,” ...

In particular, an overactive thyroid can contribute to erectile dysfunction (ED), as well as a low sperm count. Premature balding can also be a sign of hyperthyroidism in men. Too much thyroid ...

A 65-year-old male presented for his annual exam. The medical assistant (MA) checking the patient in remarked that he is ...

SUPPLEMENTS can help to keep us healthy. Vitamin A helps fight off infections, calcium is vital for bones and teeth, and fish oil supports the heart, lungs and blood vessels, for example. But ...

Persistent exhaustion might signal these 8 serious health conditions. Learn to recognize when fatigue isn't normal and when ...