In the world of medicine, many conditions have names that may seem unfamiliar to English speakers. Some of these diseases have names borrowed from other languages, and Greek is a usual suspect when it ...

The thyroid gland has an important role in determining how much energy the body burns. Thyroid gland functions are regulated by a hormone known as thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). Increased levels ...

Thyroid gland function is regulated by the hormone TSH. Increased levels of TSH and increased signaling through its receptor cause hyperthyroidism and goiter. Signals downstream of the receptor for ...

Thyroid disorders affect nearly a quarter of individuals ≥ 65 years, and their prevalence in this group is expected to rise as the population progressively ages and people live longer. These ...

Herein, the authors show, using wild-type and the Pax8 ablated model of hypothyroidism in mice, that hyperthyroidism and severe hypothyroidism are associated with an overall unhealthy status and ...

Thyroid hormones are crucial for regulating metabolism and maintaining the health of skin, hair, and nails. They support skin development, stimulate hair growth, regulate sebum production, and aid in ...

Diseased thyroid gland, conceptual computer illustration. Researchers analyzed a hypothyroidism comorbidity network for positive and negative associations with other chronic conditions. Thyroid and ...