It is commonly thought that thyroid dysfunction, especially hypothyroidism, has a high prevalence in older adults — possibly as high as 25%. But there is not consensus regarding what constitutes ...

Thyroid disorders affect approximately 12% of people worldwide, but women experience these conditions at rates up to eight times higher than men. This stark gender disparity stems from complex ...

Thyroid Problem in Women: Today every third woman in India has thyroid problem, the biggest reason for which is the changing lifestyle. Hormones deteriorate due to unhealthy food, lack of sleep and ...

“TED is 5 times more prevalent in women, and because of that, men are often overlooked for the diagnosis,” Nijm said. The ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The thyroid is a small gland with a big job. When it malfunctions, it can affect the body in many ways. It's the butterfly-shaped gland just below the Adam's apple. "And it is ...