Thyroid disorders affect approximately 12% of people worldwide, but women experience these conditions at rates up to eight times higher than men. This stark gender disparity stems from complex ...

Dr. Pooja Singal. Photo by Tony Valainis. Women are much more likely than men to have thyroid dysfunction, especially as they approach their 50s. What are the types and symptoms of this condition? Is ...

Thyroid disease is more than a matter of weight gain or fatigue—it often manifests visibly through changes in your skin, hair, and nails. While the thyroid gland resides deep in your neck, ...

What does your thyroid do? Your thyroid gland influences almost all of the metabolic processes in your body through the hormones it produces. Your thyroid gland is part of your endocrine system. When ...