Thyroid disorders Archive

Type 2 diabetes is a major cause of vision loss and blindness, kidney failure requiring dialysis, heart attacks, strokes, amputations, infections, and even early death. Research suggests that a healthy lifestyle can prevent diabetes from occurring in the first place, and even reverse its progress.

Graves’ disease affects the thyroid, but its broader impact may involve other parts of the body. Find out which conditions doctors monitor.

A fatty liver diagnosis and a high blood sugar reading may point to more than one concern. See what these findings could mean for your health.

Kelp contains a nutrient that affects thyroid function, making supplement choices important for people with nodules or other thyroid concerns.

People with type 2 diabetes or who have a high BMI with a metabolic risk factor (such as a large belly, abnormal lipid levels, or high blood pressure) should be screened for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, a form of fatty liver disease.

Hyperparathyroidism involves excess hormone production from tiny neck glands and can disrupt calcium balance, bone health and overall well-being.

Social media influencers blame “high cortisol” for an array of problems, from stubborn belly fat to poor sleep. But true cortisol disorders are rare and most people have no evidence that abnormal cortisol levels are driving such problems.

My 50-year old son has developed bulging eyes over the last few months. It makes him look different, and I would like to know what may cause this.

A low sodium result can have several explanations, and the clues often come from your medications, fluid balance, and overall health.

People on levothyroxine sometimes notice trouble sleeping, raising concerns about how long it will persist and whether dose changes could improve rest.