The neck's time is now The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the base of the neck just below the Adam's apple. Although relatively small, the thyroid gland influences the ...

January is Thyroid Awareness Month, a campaign of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists designed to inform the public of the importance of this organ and how to recognize when ...

Roughly half of adults over 40 have thyroid nodules. While these lumps in the thyroid gland are common and usually not cause for alarm, doctors say it’s a good idea to have any type of lump or nodule ...

As Thyroid Awareness Month highlights the rising incidence of thyroid cancer in women, experts stress that early detection ...

Why a healthy thyroid matters, from breathing to your mood. September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month. Like many other types of cancer, if caught early, thyroid cancer can be treated. Although ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WTHR) - Emily Callen gained weight her first semester in college, and she felt lethargic. The combination was concerning because she has a family history of thyroid issues. The thyroid ...

The thyroid, a small, butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the front of the neck, is part of the endocrine system. Small lumps or bumps, called nodules, are often present — and may or may not be ...

Real Housewives of New York star Jill Zarin recently revealed that her husband Bobby's thyroid cancer has spread to his brain. Bobby was initially diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2009, and underwent ...

Regular self-exams play an important role in early detection of thyroid disease, a specialist says. That's a timely reminder because January is Thyroid Awareness Month. "The number of cases of thyroid ...