While hyperthyroidism affects about 1% of all Americans, women are 5 to 10 times more likely to have the condition than men, ...

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 ...

A 25-year-old women presents with a 4- to 8-week history of nervousness, anxiety, palpitations, and weight loss of about 10 pounds despite a good appetite. She does not have chest pain, a history of ...

Treatments for hyperthyroidism can stop the overproduction of thyroid hormones. But you’ll need to take medications to manage your thyroid for the rest of your life. Hyperthyroidism, or overactive ...

Q: Our senior cat is hyperthyroid. How common is hyperthyroidism, and what causes it? A: Hyperthyroidism is caused by benign tumors in the two thyroid glands located in the cat’s neck. The tumors ...