Hypothyroidism was associated with an increased risk for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth across sexes, age groups, and BMI categories.

In the United States, the most common cause of goiter is Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, says Dr. Barlow. This is an autoimmune disorder that causes hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid. The body’s ...

Researchers are still investigating the link between smoking and hypothyroidism. Although smoking does appear to affect the thyroid, its exact nature remains controversial. Experts believe smoking can ...

Goiter is an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland, the butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the neck. While iodine deficiency is a major global cause, both too little and too much iodine can ...

Thyroid diseases are common and affect a small gland in the front of your neck called the thyroid. This butterfly-shaped gland makes hormones that control how your body uses energy, grows, and ...

If you're one of the 17 percent of women in the United States with hypothyroidism, you've likely wondered if specific dietary changes could help improve your thyroid function. While there's no ...

Hashimoto’s disease is an autoimmune disease affecting the thyroid. The thyroid is a gland in your neck that produces hormones that tell your body how to use energy. Hashimoto’s disease damages the ...