May 02, 2012: Lower-Dose Radioiodine Effective Against Thyroid Cancer
Patients may be able to skip high doses of radiation, painful thyroid hormone withdrawal, studies find

April 23, 2012: Thyroid Condition Linked to Heart Problems: Study
Risk was especially elevated for atrial fibrillation

February 08, 2012: Screening Moms-to-Be for Thyroid Trouble May Not Help Offspring
Study finds intervening early in pregnancy had no effect on children's mental function later

January 24, 2012: CT Scan Dye Containing Iodine May Affect Thyroid
Used for some medical imaging, cardiac procedures

January 20, 2012: Bipolar Drug May Spur Weight Gain, Thyroid Problems: Review
Overall, lithium still 'treatment of choice' but docs urged to watch for and manage side effects

January 11, 2012: Surgeons in Mid-Career Have Fewest Complications: Study
Both younger and older physicians performed worse on thyroid removal surgeries, study found

November 28, 2011: Autoimmune Woes May Raise Risk for Lung Clots
Risks climbed for patients hospitalized for such conditions as rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's, study found

November 04, 2011: Buyer, Beware of Over-the-Counter Thyroid Supplements: Study
Study found wide variation in ingredients, dosages

October 28, 2011: Thyroid Surgery Linked to Improved Sleep Apnea Symptoms
Many patients had less snoring after thyroidectomy, study finds

July 13, 2011: Generic, Brand-Name Heart Drugs Seem to Have Same Effect on Thyroid
No difference in rates of thyroid disease with different forms of arrhythmia drug, study finds

April 08, 2011: With the Thyroid, Too Much or Too Little Sparks Trouble
Metabolism speeds up or slows downs when disease strikes gland

April 08, 2011: Coping With Graves' Disease Lasts a Lifetime
Georgia woman lives with consequences of radioactive treatment

April 07, 2011: Vandetanib Approved for a Rare Thyroid Cancer
Designed to extend survival in patients with late-stage disease

March 18, 2011: Rush to Buy Iodide Pills Unnecessary in U.S., Experts Say
Little, if any, radioactive iodine will reach American shores from Japan, they insist

December 27, 2010: Health Tip: Understanding Thyroiditis
Common causes and symptoms

November 11, 2010: Health Tip: Risk Factors for Thyroid Disease
Signs that you may have a thyroid problem

September 19, 2010: New Drug Promising for Advanced Thyroid Cancer
But results of early trial will need to be confirmed, expert says

September 17, 2010: Health Tip: Recognizing Hypothyroidism
Signs that the gland is underproducing a key hormone

July 22, 2010: Signs of Thyroid Trouble Tied to Raised Pregnancy Complication
Placental separation 3 times more likely if antibodies linked to gland disease are high, study shows

June 22, 2010: Thyroid Function at High End of Normal Tied to Miscarriage Risk
Pregnant women should be screened according to stricter standards, experts suggest

June 21, 2010: Flame Retardant May Up Risk of Thyroid Problems in Pregnancy
Findings worrisome because thyroid hormones play critical role in fetal development, researchers say

May 17, 2010: Experts Divided on Whether to Treat Thyroid Cancer
Study suggests quick action makes little difference, but others call this risky

March 16, 2010: FDA Approved Diabetes Drug Despite Hints at Cancer Risk
Rat studies suggest Victoza could spur rare thyroid tumor, but experts say effects in humans are unclear

January 21, 2010: Chemicals in Carpets, Non-Stick Pans Tied to Thyroid Disease
PFOA, PFOS are found throughout the home and the environment, experts say

January 15, 2010: Health Tip: Thyroid Problems May Affect Pregnancy
Here's what an overactive or underactive thyroid can cause

December 28, 2009: Low Thyroid Levels May Up Need for Assisted Delivery
Mom's T4 hormone level could affect baby's position, study finds

November 18, 2009: Pregnancy Complication May Be Linked to Thyroid Problems
Women with preeclampsia are more likely to have reduced thyroid function, study finds

September 25, 2009: Studies Evaluate Thyroid Treatment During Pregnancy
Efforts in U.S. and Europe are testing effects on women and their offspring

July 14, 2009: Increase in Thyroid Cancer Puzzles Experts
Uptick since 1980 cannot be explained solely by better screening: study

June 12, 2009: Slightly Underactive Thyroid May Be a Plus
Study finds mild cases can equate to a longer life span

April 20, 2009: Radiation Exposure Linked to Aggressive Thyroid Cancers
Environmental or therapeutic contact also led to poorer outcomes, study finds

April 17, 2009: Drug May Be Dangerous for Kids With Graves' Disease
Medication known as PTU can cause liver disease, experts say

December 18, 2008: Childhood Obesity May Cause Thyroid Problems
Finding suggests low-grade inflammation changes gland's structure

October 16, 2008: Thyroid Problems Boost Glaucoma Risk
Trouble with the gland means 38% greater vision threat, study suggests

September 22, 2008: Low Thyroid Function Linked to Heart Failure Risk
Researchers pinpoint what level signals danger

August 29, 2008: Some Hiroshima Survivors at Thyroid Cancer Risk
Radiation may have caused chromosomal change that raises odds for malignancy, study finds

August 07, 2008: 2 New Genes Tied to 3 Cancers
Finding could improve early detection of breast, thyroid and kidney diseases, researchers say

August 01, 2008: 1976 Italian Dioxin Release Damaged Babies' Thyroids
Women living near Seveso disaster were 6 times more likely to deliver infants with problems

July 29, 2008: Thyroid Hormone May Boost Women's Alzheimer's Risk
Low and high thyrotropin levels associated with disease incidence, but not in men

July 02, 2008: New Drug Slows Thyroid Cancer
Research also uncovers a genetic mutation that improves response to therapy

May 19, 2008: Protein Helps ID Thyroid Cancer Nodules
Test using galectin-3 finds them sooner, could cut unnecessary surgeries

April 29, 2008: Pituitary Hormone May Boost Women's Heart Risk
Thyrotropin levels increasing even within normal range associated with dangers