Children with obesity and subclinical hypothyroidism have twice the risk for kidney damage compared with those without subclinical hypothyroidism, a retrospective study shows.

Thyroid problems often manifest differently in children, says Dr. Gupta, because kids won’t always be able to express their symptoms. “If you notice that they are growing significantly slower ...

Limit radiation exposure. Radiation exposure is a known risk factor for thyroid cancer, especially for children. If you or your child must have an imaging test (like an X-ray or CT scan), make ...

A recent study at the University of Kentucky has revealed that children with hypothyroidism aren’t likely to loose weight while being treated for the condition. A recent study at the University ...

25mcg, 50mcg, 75mcg, 88mcg, 100mcg, 112mcg, 125mcg, 137mcg, 150mcg, 175mcg, 200mcg, 300mcg tabs Adults: Maintenance: 100–200mcg daily. Children: <6mos: 8–10mcg/kg ...

Like infants, children and teens are also at risk of hypothyroidism. Often, symptoms in this age group mimic those of adults. Gradual weight gain is perhaps one of the first noticeable signs of ...

The thyroid is located at the base of the neck. It's a very small gland. Probably the size of a small butterfly. Right about your Adam's apple. So the thyroid produces thyroid hormone and ...

After rising over a 35-year period, thyroid cancer incidence in the U.S. plateaued from 2010 to 2019, according to findings published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology. In this Healio Video ...