The thyroid, a small gland shaped like a butterfly located in your neck, greatly influences your body. It produces hormones that control metabolism, energy levels, body temperature, and more. When ...

Most of us don’t give our thyroid a second thought. But the small, butterfly-shaped gland at the front of your neck plays a vital role in keeping your body functioning smoothly: It produces hormones ...

Your thyroid is one of the most influential organs in your body. The butterfly-shaped gland in your neck produces hormones that regulate metabolism—how your cells convert nutrients into and use energy ...

Your lungs, your spine, your leg muscles...these are all big organs and body parts that do big jobs to keep you healthy and thriving. On the other end of the size spectrum is the thyroid, a ...

Share on Bluesky. Opens in a new tab or window Share on X. Opens in a new tab or window Share on LinkedIn. Opens in a new tab or window Internal medicine and rheumatology specialist Siobhan Deshauer, ...

You blame your chronic bloating, constipation, and slow digestion on stress, poor eating habits, or getting older, but these digestive issues might be early warning signs of thyroid dysfunction that ...

If there’s a shift in your body, it’s best not to overlook it. A gastroenterologist shared some of the first signs of chronic ...

“Thyroid belly,” the abdominal weight gain that’s thought to go hand-in-hand with low thyroid conditions, has gained a lot of attention on social media recently. But the truth about the condition—and ...