Learn about hyperthyroidism symptoms, causes, treatment options, and how health insurance helps manage thyroid care costs.

The thyroid medication levothyroxine should be taken on an empty stomach at around the same time every day. You should avoid eating or drinking for 30 minutes to one hour after taking your thyroid ...

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.

A widely prescribed thyroid medication called levothyroxine may cause bone loss and increase the risk of the bone disease osteoporosis, according to new research—but this does not mean Americans ...

A drug called levothyroxine, the second-most-commonly prescribed medication among older U.S. adults, has been linked to a higher risk of bone loss in a new study. Levothyroxine is prescribed to treat ...

Health care providers are encouraged to contact patients prescribed unapproved thyroid medications to transition them to FDA-approved medications. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning the ...

Accurately diagnosing thyroid function is critical to avoid harms of unnecessary treatment. This study found that age-, sex-, and race-specific reference intervals reclassified nearly half of patients ...

Sweaty palms, racing heart, and trouble sleeping—an overactive thyroid can mimic anxiety.

Results provide better evidence to patients and providers when selecting a treatment for hyperthyroidism. Boston—Hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid, happens when your thyroid gland makes more ...