You are also right that the iodine-containing dye from CT scans can precipitate hyperthyroidism in a person who is destined to get it. However, the risk of this occurring is low. There is no increased ...

Thyroid cancer is the most common endocrine cancer, affecting more people each year as detection rates continue to rise.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a male who is 58 years of age. I recently had an MRI of my cervical spine, and just this month, I had a CT scan of my whole abdomen. Since then, I have had symptoms of dry eyes, ...

Located on the front of the neck, the tiny thyroid gland produces hormones that govern bodily processes, including your metabolism, heart rate, digestion, and more. Maintaining optimal thyroid ...

Differentiated thyroid cancer is the most frequently diagnosed thyroid cancer in the U.S. Recently, the American Thyroid Association (ATA) released new practice guidelines for Differentiated thyroid ...

Data from the GBD 2021 were used. The estimated annual percentage changes (EAPCs) were used to assess the trends in thyroid cancer. Decomposition analysis was used to identify the factors contributing ...

More thyroid cancers were detected soon after starting a GLP-1 receptor agonist than other diabetes drugs, a secondary analysis of a target trial emulation of a comparative effectiveness study found.

A month ago, SCAN Health Plan revealed it would enter a new state with its Medicare Advantage (MA) coverage offerings. Now, the not-for-profit insurer is offering a more detailed look at its slate of ...

Dealing with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at an airport can feel overwhelming. There are so many rules to remember and security processes to go through. You often wonder if you ...

An unusual about-face that played out at the Food and Drug Administration over the last week illustrated the power of the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, particularly with its focus on “natural ...