Children with subclinical hypothyroidism and obesity had lower estimated glomerular filtration rates (eGFRs) and a higher prevalence of kidney damage and hypertension than those without subclinical ...

A new study from researchers at the University of Cincinnati (UC) and Cincinnati Children's looks at the prevalence of abnormal thyroid function in youth with severe mood and anxiety disorder. It is ...

Caffeine consumption may improve thyroid function for people with metabolic disorders, new research shows. "Although the causal relationship between caffeine intake and thyroid function requires ...

The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that sits in the front of the neck. It produces hormones that are essential for heart rate, digestion, mood, and other functions crucial to human health.

The small, butterfly-shaped thyroid gland nestled in the front of your neck may weigh less than an ounce, yet its influence extends to nearly every cell in your body. This metabolic maestro ...