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 ...

Radioactive iodine treatment for hyperthyroidism is linked to a 2-fold increase in breast cancer risk among postmenopausal women.

A widely prescribed thyroid medication called levothyroxine may cause bone loss and increase the risk of the bone disease osteoporosis, according to new research—but this does not mean Americans ...