Approximately a third of older patients treated with thyroid hormones report the concurrent use of medications that can interfere with the accuracy of thyroid function tests, potentially compromising ...

Thyroid Function Tests (TFTs) are among the most commonly requested laboratory investigations; they help clinicians assess the thyroid status of patients and manage patients' treatment. Therefore, ...

The thyroid, a small butterfly-shaped organ that sits in the front of the neck, plays an important role in controlling the body’s metabolism by releasing a hormone that affects different parts of the ...

BLOOM (TAMPA) – Triple board-certified physician and founder of Spectra Wellness Solutions, Dr. Lisa Koche, recently joined Gayle Guyardo on the global health and wellness show Bloom to discuss the ...

Thyroxine (T4) is the main hormone your thyroid makes. Your thyroid hormones are important because they control how your body uses energy from the food you eat. (Photo Credit: iStock/Getty Images) T4 ...

Consult a doctor before thyroid testing; many symptoms overlap with other conditions, risking misdiagnosis and unnecessary treatment.

Tampa (BLOOM) – The thyroid gland, despite its small size, plays a crucial role in our overall health. Yet, there is a silent epidemic of thyroid disorders that often goes undetected or overlooked. It ...

Know how thyroid hormone affects your heart, from heartbeat and blood pressure to risks of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism ...