A thyroid disorder is an autoimmune condition related to the thyroid gland, a small gland that manufactures and stores thyroid hormones. A thyroid disorder impacts the metabolic processes and may be characterized by nervousness or tiredness, weight changes, weak muscles, impaired memory and irregular menstrual flow. READ MORE
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Breaking Down Graves' Disease Treatment Options
Endocrinologists explain the risks vs. benefits of medications, surgery and radioactive iodine therapy, along with emerging research
Graves’ Disease 101
More women are diagnosed with Graves’ disease than men. Here’s what you need to know about the symptoms, risk factors and treatment options.
Hypothyroidism Caused Serious Problems for My Body and My Mind
I didn’t know my thyroid could have such a big impact on my health overall
True or False? Thyroid
Take our quiz to see what you know and learn important information about your thyroid
HGTV’s Jenn Todryk Gets Candid About Managing Hashimoto’s Disease
The network star talks thyroid troubles, tough days and how viewers inspire her
Deborah Norville Keeps Her Viewers Close and Her Doctors Closer
TV anchor and journalist Deborah Norville reflects on her journey with thyroid cancer
Hashimoto’s Disease 101
This autoimmune condition can affect everything from your brain to your bowels. Here’s what you need to know.
Ask the Expert: Thyroid Eye Disease
Raymond Douglas, M.D., Ph.D., a Professor, Ophthalmologist, Plastic Surgeon, and Co-Director of the Thyroid Eye Disease Program at Cedars-Sinai, Surgery, answers questions about thyroid eye disease.
I Lost My Singing Career to Thyroid Cancer — And Found My True Voice
I can’t fix my broken instrument, but I can still bring beautiful music to the world
The Phases of Thyroid Eye Disease
Learn about the progression of normal eyes to the acute and chronic phases of thyroid eye disease
Las fases de la oftalmopatía tiroidea
Obtén información sobre el proceso de cambio de ojos saludables a fases agudas y crónicas de la oftalmopatía tiroidea
Thyroid Eye Disease 101
Up to 1 in 2 people who have Graves’ disease have symptoms of thyroid eye disease — and it’s more common in women
Everything you need to know about women’s health — in one place.
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