Symptoms of thyroid issues in men may be overlooked since males aren't affected as often as females. Erectile dysfunction (ED) and male breast enlargement, for example, are associated with thyroid ...

A new study highlights the importance of avoiding both exogenous hyperthyroidism and exogenous hypothyroidism to decrease cardiovascular risk and death among patients receiving thyroid hormone ...

The combination of liothyronine (LT3) with levothyroxine (LT4) for the treatment of hypothyroidism shows no evidence of any increased risk of breast cancer in a large, long-term study, contrary to ...

Several years ago, a patient asked me what she could eat to treat hypothyroidism — a medical condition characterized by abnormally low levels of thyroid hormones. She was correct to be concerned. The ...

Globally, women are roughly twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with thyroid cancer. However, recent research shows that men face an equal risk. Mayo Clinic experts say that men and women alike ...

Cancer treatments have changed dramatically, thanks to new drugs, new technology, and new understandings of how those cancers work. That's especially true of thyroid cancer, where doctors say less can ...

Thyroid cancer is a relatively common condition diagnosed in both men and women, presenting many patients with a disruptive health challenge that may require medical treatment. The thyroid is a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “Gender-specific concerns may need to be considered in counseling of patients with small, low-risk papillary ...

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 ...

A hard-to-spot disease that affects one in 20 people takes years to spot. Experts say the often "mild" symptoms can go ...