DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 81 now and had a thyroidectomy in 2017. My whole thyroid gland was removed. I also had a little bit of cancer. I have started to get hot flashes again. I had originally been on ...

Hypothyroidism, a condition characterized by low thyroid hormone levels, can contribute to high blood pressure due to its effects on heart rate and blood vessel flexibility. Managing both ...

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 ...

Thyroid problems—specifically decreased production of triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4)—can lead to weight gain. T3 and T4 are the primary thyroid hormones that regulate metabolism. When the ...

We can experience a lot of health changes in midlife, but there are a few simple tests to consider that can bring peace of ...