Sweaty palms, racing heart, and trouble sleeping—an overactive thyroid can mimic anxiety.

Thyroid disorders affect nearly a quarter of individuals ≥ 65 years, and their prevalence in this group is expected to rise as the population progressively ages and people live longer. These ...

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 ...

If your mysterious weight loss, sudden intolerance to heat, and noticeably irregular period has you scouring the internet for the reasons why, you’ve probably wondered if your symptoms are the result ...

Hyperthyroidism, also known as an overactive thyroid, involves overproduction of the thyroid hormones thyroxine and triiodothyronine. There are several possible causes of hyperthyroidism, including ...

Your thyroid gland (a small butterfly-shaped organ in the lower front of your neck) makes hormones that help your body use energy, stay warm, and keep your organs working the way they should.

DEAR DOCTOR K: My doctor thinks I may have an overactive thyroid. What does that mean? Which of my symptoms did it cause? DEAR READER: Hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid, is a condition in which ...

Researchers published the study covered in this summary on Research Square as a preprint that has not yet been peer reviewed. Men with hyperthyroidism had a significant 73% higher prevalence of ...