The neck's time is now The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the base of the neck just below the Adam's apple. Although relatively small, the thyroid gland influences the ...

Roughly half of adults over 40 have thyroid nodules. While these lumps in the thyroid gland are common and usually not cause for alarm, doctors say it’s a good idea to have any type of lump or nodule ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WTHR) - Emily Callen gained weight her first semester in college, and she felt lethargic. The combination was concerning because she has a family history of thyroid issues. The thyroid ...

Why a healthy thyroid matters, from breathing to your mood. September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month. Like many other types of cancer, if caught early, thyroid cancer can be treated. Although ...

January is Thyroid Awareness Month, a campaign of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists designed to inform the public of the importance of this organ and how to recognize when ...

The thyroid, a small, butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the front of the neck, is part of the endocrine system. Small lumps or bumps, called nodules, are often present — and may or may not be ...

Thyroid problems are often associated with common symptoms like fatigue, hair loss or trouble shedding stubborn pounds. But discomfort in a specific area of your neck can also be an important sign ...

Thyroid cancer is more common in women than men and can occur at any adult age. Some people have risk factors, such as past ...

Real Housewives of New York star Jill Zarin recently revealed that her husband Bobby's thyroid cancer has spread to his brain. Bobby was initially diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2009, and underwent ...

Regular self-exams play an important role in early detection of thyroid disease, a specialist says. That's a timely reminder because January is Thyroid Awareness Month. "The number of cases of thyroid ...