Your thyroid plays a pivotal role in your overall health, yet many people overlook its importance until something goes wrong. Located at the base of your neck, this butterfly-shaped gland is small but ...

Thyroid imbalances can manifest as subtle physical pain, including aching muscles, stiff joints, and persistent neck pain, beyond typical fatigue or m ...

Columns share an author’s personal perspective. Q: I noted a swelling in the front of my neck and my doctor thinks it is my thyroid. She ordered some blood tests and an ultrasound. What can this be? A ...

Q: I noted a swelling in the front of my neck and my doctor thinks it is my thyroid. She ordered some blood tests and an ultrasound. What can this be? A: The thyroid (identified as a separate body ...

You’re fiddling with a necklace when suddenly you notice a lump near the base of your throat. Or perhaps you’re yawning and a friend spots a swollen spot on your neck. What gives? Although they can be ...

KGF actor Harish Rai has passed away after battling thyroid cancer, a rare but serious form of cancer that affects the thyroid gland in the neck. Thyroid cancer often develops silently, with early ...

Thyroid: The thyroid controls the body's metabolism, hormones, and many other important functions. Let's explain the pain it causes and its causes. Thyroid problems aren't just related to weight, mood ...

Dr. Keith Roach is a physician at Weill Cornell Medical College and New York Presbyterian Hospital. He writes an educational column on infectious diseases, public health and sports medicine. DEAR DR.