Although the Graves disease treatment landscape remains challenging, emerging therapies could shift existing treatment ...
Graves’ disease, a common autoimmune condition in which the body over produces thyroid hormones, is the leading cause of hyperthyroidism in the U.S. [i] Despite advances in knowledge about the ...
Medically reviewed by Danielle Weiss, MD Key Takeaways Eating foods rich in vitamins and minerals like iron, B vitamins, and selenium can help manage hyperthyroidism.  Avoiding foods naturally high in ...
Radioactive iodine treatment for hyperthyroidism is linked to a 2-fold increase in breast cancer risk among postmenopausal women.
CHICAGO — Endocrinologists may be shifting toward greater use of antithyroid drugs (ATDs) over radioactive iodine (RAI) for initial treatment of Graves’ disease. Severe thyrotoxicosis remains rare but ...
Expert advice on how to handle the various ways this autoimmune disease can impact your physical, emotional, and social well-being. The thyroid gland may be small, but when it’s working in overdrive, ...