January is Thyroid Awareness Month in the U.S. The thyroid gland is located in the front of the neck and helps send out hormones to control activities in the body, like breathing and pumping blood. It ...

Thyroid function is important for your body as it can affect your physical energy, temperature, weight, and mood. Depending on how little or how much thyroid hormone (more on this later) is being ...

Papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) is a type of thyroid cancer. The first sign is usually a lump in the front of the neck, while later symptoms may include vocal changes and problems with swallowing. It ...

While some aspects of our health are more visible than others, many become evident through symptoms that we can see from the outside. That’s why organs such as our hair, skin and nails are so useful ...

You’ve undoubtedly heard about thyroid problems, but you wouldn’t be alone if you don’t really know exactly what the blanket term means or what the symptoms are. The small, butterfly-shaped gland in ...

Thyroid problems in pregnancy can affect both maternal health and the baby’s development. Irrespective of your thyroid type, timely diagnosis and regular monitoring are crucial to prevent miscarriage ...

Thyroid nodules are common, and thyroid cancer is often curable—but when should you be concerned? Marcus Monroe, MD, head and neck cancer expert at University of Utah Health, explains what your ...

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

Overview More than 50 hormones have been identified in the human body, and each has a unique function. Your hormones are chemicals produced by endocrine glands ...

Thyroid trouble is not always about the hormones. The real trigger is sometimes a lack of some vitamins and minerals the thyroid needs to operate properly. When these micronutrients are low, the gland ...

Thyroid cancer treatment is highly individualized, depending on factors such as the cancer type and stage, genetic factors, and the individual’s overall health. Common thyroid cancer treatments ...

Head and neck, surgical, radiation, and medical oncologists in the Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid cancer ...