Down Syndrome, known as Trisomy 21, is a genetic disorder caused by an extra chromosome 21. It affects facial appearance, ...

The Clayman Thyroid Center is proud to announce the launch of Hashimoto's Disease Awareness Day, to be observed annually on ...

The liver is essential for digestion, metabolism, detoxification, and fluid regulation. While alcohol abuse is a known cause ...

Routine thyroid testing may not be necessary among patients with constipation or diarrhea who do not have systemic manifestations of thyroid disease.

More than 14 million Americans suffer from Hashimoto's thyroiditis, the primary cause of hypothyroidism. Many patients ...

Since hypothyroidism slows down the body’s chemical processes, it is considered a metabolic disorder. When the thyroid isn’t working properly, the body burns fewer calories, leading to weight gain—not ...

Even in people without celiac disease, alopecia can be very unpredictable. Sometimes the hair simply grows back by itself. Typically, hair loss caused by hypothyroidism resolves once thyroid hormone ...

New research suggests that the formation of stress granules, clumps of proteins and RNA under stress, is a potential root cause of Alzheimer's disease. These granules affect biological processes ...

There's no such thing as a magic hypothyroid diet. But certain foods, combined with the right medical treatment, can help keep your thyroid running like it should.

Adjusting your diet may manage the symptoms of Crohn’s disease. During a flare, you may need to avoid certain foods, like those high in fiber, fatty meats, and dairy. Crohn’s disease is a type ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Epidemic Intelligence Service officers — a group known as the CDC's "disease detectives" — were apparently spared by the cuts made over the ...