Hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid, happens when your thyroid gland makes more thyroid hormones than your body needs. Excessive thyroid hormones from hyperthyroidism elevate cardiovascular risks.

Untreated hyperthyroidism, conditions where there is excess thyroid hormone present, can adversely affect health, leading to increased risks for abnormal heart rhythms, heart failure, osteoporosis, ...

A 25-year-old women presents with a 4- to 8-week history of nervousness, anxiety, palpitations, and weight loss of about 10 pounds despite a good appetite. She does not have chest pain, a history of ...

Armour Thyroid is a medication that can treat hypothyroidism and other thyroid conditions. Many people with hypothyroidism find relief from taking Armour Thyroid medication. However, others with the ...

Surgery and radioactive iodine (RAI) are associated with a lower risk for long-term major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) than long-term use of antithyroid drugs in patients with newly diagnosed ...

Take levothyroxine on an empty stomach at the same time every day. Avoid food and drink, including coffee, for at least an hour after taking levothyroxine. Switching brands or generics of ...

Hyperthyroidism means the thyroid gland is overactive and produces more hormones than your body needs. Brain fog and other cognitive changes are potential complications of hyperthyroidism. Brain fog ...

The purpose of this study was to assess the risks of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism related to gynecological cancers. Population-based retrospective cohort study. We conducted a cohort study using ...

Both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism can affect levels of circulating sex hormones, regardless of a person’s biological sex. This, in turn, can cause changes to sexual desire and function. Treating ...