BOSTON -- Location of a thyroid nodule may help predict whether or not it's malignant, researchers reported here. In a late-breaking abstract presented at the annual meeting of the American ...

Thyroid disorders affect millions of Americans, yet many people live with symptoms for years before receiving a diagnosis.

BOSTON — Nodules located in the upper pole of the thyroid gland may carry a greater risk for malignancy than those in the lower pole, new research suggests. The findings were presented May 19 here at ...

The thyroid gland, which sits at the center of our lower necks, is a small organ. But it has a big job — it’s part of the endocrine system, which affects many other systems in our bodies. According to ...

The superior thyroid artery is located within the neck. Branching off from the external carotid artery, this blood vessel runs past the greater cornu of the hyoid bone (the hyoid’s back-most part) and ...

The thyroid gland plays a key role in controlling metabolism, energy levels and body functions. Experts say both an ...

When people hear the word metabolism, they often think about weight loss, calorie burning, or whether someone can eat a lot ...

A thyroid nodule biopsy is a procedure that removes a small piece of tissue from the thyroid gland for testing. It helps your doctor determine if the nodule is benign (noncancerous) or malignant ...

Millions of Americans live with thyroid problems without even knowing it. The symptoms often develop slowly, making them easy ...