Hyperthyroidism is when your thyroid-- the butterfly-shaped gland at the bottom of your neck, just above your collarbone -- makes too much thyroid hormone. Because your body relies on precise levels ...

The thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland located in the front and at the base of your neck, acts as the control center for your body. (1) Hormones secreted by the thyroid help maintain the brain, heart, ...

Hypothyroidism is when the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones, whereas hyperthyroidism is when the thyroid gland produces too much. The conditions have different symptoms and ...

Hyperthyroidism describes when the thyroid produces excess hormones. This can lead to various symptoms throughout the body, stemming from an increased metabolism. Hyperthyroidism diagnosis typically ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...