For more than twenty-five years, TSH methods have been able to detect the TSH elevations that are characteristic of primary hypothyroidism. Modern-day TSH methods however, with their enhanced ...

Problems can occur if your thyroid gland does not produce the correct level of hormones that control vital functions in the ...

TSH reference intervals should be established from the 95 % confidence limits of the log-transformed values of at least 120 rigorously screened normal euthyroid volunteers who have: ...

Dr Pramila Kalra The thyroid is a small gland in your neck that produces hormones that control your metabolism and many other ...

Medically reviewed by Jamie Johnson, RDN Hypothyroidism is a health condition in which the thyroid gland does not make enough ...

Research has found that selenium may be especially beneficial for people with Hashimoto’s. “Selenium is an essential mineral ...

Unintentional weight loss, shakes and tremors, heart palpitations, and heat intolerance are among some of the telltale signs ...

Depending on where you are in the country and your local NHS Trust, your blood test will likely look at two key factors: Your levels of a hormone called TSH, or ‘thyroid stimulating hormone’.

Thyroid gland plays a key role in regulating metabolism by secreting the hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), ...

Prolactin, produced by the pituitary gland, is essential for milk production and reproductive health in both genders.

January is Thyroid Awareness Month. Learn how to spot the signs of thyroid issues and take proactive steps toward better ...