Thyroxine (T4) is the main hormone your thyroid makes. Your thyroid hormones are important because they control how your body uses energy from the food you eat. (Photo Credit: iStock/Getty Images) T4 ...

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Earlier this fall, Medscape Medical News spoke to endocrinologists Angela M. Leung, MD, and Karen Tsai, MD, on how to interpret abnormal results of thyroid hormone tests. To address some additional ...

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Original Medicare (parts A and B) and Medicare Advantage (Part C) cover the full cost of a TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) test after meeting your deductible. Medicare Part B generally covers two ...

Thyroid Awareness Month highlights why thyroid health matters, common disorders, screening tests, and how early detection can protect mood, weight, and overall well-being.

Graves' disease, an autoimmune thyroid disorder, is being diagnosed more often among young adults. Doctors explain symptoms, ...

Thyroid imbalance can affect fertility and pregnancy outcomes in both women and men but experts say early screening, timely ...