thyroid disorders

True or False: Thyroid quiz

True or False? Thyroid

Take our quiz to see what you know and learn important information about your thyroid

Jenn Todryk

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

Deborah Norville Keeps Her Viewers Close and Her Doctors Closer

TV anchor and journalist Deborah Norville reflects on her journey with thyroid cancer

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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

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 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

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

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

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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

Oftalmopatía tiroidea 101

Oftalmopatía tiroidea 101

Hasta 1 de cada 2 personas que tienen la enfermedad de Graves tiene síntomas de oftalmopatía tiroidea y es más frecuente en las mujeres

female doctor doing a medical examination on patient's Thyroid

Fast Facts: Everything You Need to Know About the Thyroid

Women are more likely to have problems with their thyroid than men. Here's what you need to know.

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Thyroid Awareness: What Happens When This Little Gland Goes Haywire

The thyroid is a tiny gland in your neck that sends thyroid hormones throughout the body, controlling many functions. When the thyroid stops working properly, it can cause many symptoms.

From Stressing to Bench Pressing: How One Girl Took Control of Her Hypothyroidism Diagnosis

From Stressing to Bench Pressing: How I Took Control of My Hypothyroidism Diagnosis

When Mary received a hypothyroidism diagnosis, she decided to make significant life changes and truly take control of her life. Read her story.

Signs There's Something Wrong With Your Thyroid

Signs There's Something Wrong With Your Thyroid

The thyroid is a small gland that makes hormones that regulate your metabolism. When it's not working right, your body can be affected in many ways.

5 Common Autoimmune Diseases That Affect Women

5 Common Autoimmune Diseases That Affect Women

Rates of autoimmune diseases are climbing, and women are disproportionately affected. Learn more about common autoimmune diseases that affect women.

Is Your Thyroid Making You Gain Weight?

Is Your Thyroid Making You Gain Weight?

When your thyroid underperforms and can't produce enough of the thyroid hormone needed to regulate many bodily functions, it can cause weight gain. But the good news is that the condition can be treated.

15 Things Your Thyroid Can Affect

15 Things Your Thyroid Can Affect

The thyroid is a small gland, but it helps coordinate many of your body's activities from metabolism and weight to hair thickness and sweating.

Thyroid Disorders: More Common than You’d Think

Thyroid Disorders: More Common than You’d Think

One in eight women will develop a thyroid disorder at some time in her life. Learn what symptoms to look for

Thyroid Disorders

Thyroid Disorders

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