Thyroid

How untreated thyroid disorders can affect a baby's growth and development

Experts explain how delayed diagnosis of thyroid disorders during pregnancy can disrupt brain development, growth and vision, with effects that may surface long after birth

How anaemia, thyroid disorders and periods form a vicious cycle for women

Heavy periods, iron deficiency and thyroid imbalance can quietly reinforce each other. Experts outline why women remain undiagnosed for years and what needs to change

Thyroid myths debunked: What weight, gluten, and pregnancy won't fix

Thyroid disorders affect millions in India. An endocrinologist debunks common myths, highlighting what truly affects thyroid health and treatment outcomes

Thyroid facts vs myths: What really affects your hormones

Do iodine supplements cure thyroid problems? Does thyroid always cause weight gain? In this episode of our fact-check series, doctors debunk common thyroid myths

Iodine deficiency continues to linger in India, putting millions at risk

Despite widely available iodised salt, iodine deficiency continues to affect millions, silently contributing to fatigue and anomalies in metabolism and growth

Fatigue, weight gain, and brain fog? These may point to hypothyroidism

Often mistaken for stress or ageing, hypothyroidism can quietly harm health. Here's what to know about its symptoms, risks, and treatment

Study finds 1 out of 5 future thyroid cancers associated with obesity

A new study has found that in order to prevent thyroid cancer, one should avoid excess weight or obesity.

How mandatory common salt iodisation helped bring down thyroid disorders

Despite correction of iodine deficiency, hypothyroidism remains an important public health problem

Underactive thyroid may be overdiagnosed & overtreated in the elderly, say researchers

The healthy TSH reference range for adults is usually 0.3 to 5.0 microunits per millilitre