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

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 ...

Earlier this fall, Medscape Medical News spoke to endocrinologists Angela M. Leung, MD, and Karen Tsai, MD, on how to interpret abnormal results of thyroid hormone tests. To address some additional ...

Original Medicare (parts A and B) and Medicare Advantage (Part C) cover the full cost of a TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) test after meeting your deductible. Medicare Part B generally covers two ...

Borderline thyroid results can sound alarming but they don't always mean you need treatment. Here's what those numbers really ...

Graves' disease, an autoimmune thyroid disorder, is being diagnosed more often among young adults. Doctors explain symptoms, ...

Thyroid Awareness Month highlights why thyroid health matters, common disorders, screening tests, and how early detection can protect mood, weight, and overall well-being.

Thyroid imbalance can affect fertility and pregnancy outcomes in both women and men but experts say early screening, timely ...

Thyroid function test abnormalities in pregnancy, including those at subclinical levels, are linked to a higher risk of preterm birth, according to a new meta-analysis. However, there is no evidence, ...

The Complete Blood Count (CBC) provides a broad check of blood and immune health, spotting issues like anemia or infection early A Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) and lipid panel give insight into ...