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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...