Learn about hyperthyroidism symptoms, causes, treatment options, and how health insurance helps manage thyroid care costs.
A widely prescribed thyroid medication called levothyroxine may cause bone loss and increase the risk of the bone disease osteoporosis, according to new research—but this does not mean Americans ...
Results provide better evidence to patients and providers when selecting a treatment for hyperthyroidism. Boston—Hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid, happens when your thyroid gland makes more ...
A drug called levothyroxine, the second-most-commonly prescribed medication among older U.S. adults, has been linked to a higher risk of bone loss in a new study. Levothyroxine is prescribed to treat ...
Sweaty palms, racing heart, and trouble sleeping—an overactive thyroid can mimic anxiety.
Borderline thyroid results can sound alarming but they don't always mean you need treatment. Here's what those numbers really indicate and when to monitor them.
Health care providers are encouraged to contact patients prescribed unapproved thyroid medications to transition them to FDA-approved medications. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning the ...