Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) slows your metabolism, and, even with a healthy diet and exercise, you can still gain weight. But there are ways to counter this effect by not only knowing what to ...
So, a mainstay in determining the best dose of T4 is measuring TSH levels. While symptoms of hypothyroidism usually begin to resolve within two weeks of initiating treatment, it takes about six weeks ...
Researchers from the Center for Regenerative Medicine (CReM) and the Department of Medicine at Boston Medical Center (BMC) and Boston University (BU) have made a breakthrough that holds promise ...
Learn about MSK’s active surveillance program for papillary thyroid cancer, which allows many people to avoid unnecessary surgery and the risks that come with it.
Adverse pregnancy and neonatal outcomes are increased by maternal thyroid disease and adequate treatment is thought to reduce these risks. Hypothyroidism is commonly treated with levothyroxine ...