https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/health_medicine/thyroid_disease/ Information on thyroid disease symptoms and treatments, including hyperthyroid and hypothyroid, plus a range of other thyroid problems including thyroid cancer. en-us Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:43:20 EDT Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:43:20 EDT 60 https://www.sciencedaily.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/health_medicine/thyroid_disease/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260323005542.htm A new study suggests a widely used bone hormone could help relieve chronic back pain in an unexpected way. Instead of just strengthening bone, it appears to stop pain-sensing nerves from growing into damaged spinal areas. In animal models, this led to stronger spinal tissue and reduced pain sensitivity. The findings hint at a future treatment that tackles back pain at its biological roots. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:28:06 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260323005542.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251228020016.htm Researchers discovered that clogged brain “drains” show up early in people at risk of Alzheimer’s disease. These blockages, easily seen on standard MRI scans, are tied to toxic protein buildup linked to memory loss and cognitive decline. In some cases, they may signal Alzheimer’s earlier than other commonly used brain markers. This could help physicians detect the disease earlier, before irreversible damage sets in. Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:45:11 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251228020016.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251223084855.htm A massive global genetics study is reshaping how we understand mental illness—and why diagnoses so often pile up. By analyzing genetic data from more than six million people, researchers uncovered deep genetic connections across 14 psychiatric conditions, showing that many disorders share common biological roots. Instead of existing in isolation, these conditions fall into five overlapping families, helping explain why depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and substance use disorders so frequently occur together. Sat, 03 Jan 2026 02:28:04 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251223084855.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250703230641.htm Stanford researchers discovered that dialing down an overactive enzyme, LRRK2, can regrow lost cellular “antennae” in key brain cells, restoring vital dopamine communication and neuroprotective signals in a mouse model of genetic Parkinson’s. After three months on the LRRK2-blocking drug MLi-2, damaged circuits revived and early signs of neuronal recovery emerged, hinting that timely treatment could not only halt but reverse disease progression—and perhaps benefit other Parkinson’s forms. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 23:44:37 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250703230641.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240822125859.htm Research in mice sheds light on how thyroid hormone alters wiring in the brain. Findings reveal that thyroid hormone syncs up the brain and body to drive exploratory behavior. Researchers say their work could illuminate new treatments for certain psychiatric conditions. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 12:58:59 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240822125859.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240731141010.htm Changes in gene expression in sebaceous glands have now been spatially mapped. The study documents at high resolution changes in gene expression in the course of sebum synthesis and identifies new candidates for the modulation of sebum production. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 14:10:10 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240731141010.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/01/240104210122.htm Having bipolar disorder -- a serious mental illness that can cause both manic and depressed moods -- can make life more challenging. It also comes with a higher risk of dying early. Now, a study puts into perspective just how large that risk is, and how it compares with other factors that can shorten life. Thu, 04 Jan 2024 21:01:22 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/01/240104210122.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/01/240102142019.htm Researchers have found that enlarged perivascular spaces in the brains of babies, caused by an accumulation of excess cerebrospinal fluid, have a 2.2 times greater chance of developing autism later in life. Tue, 02 Jan 2024 14:20:19 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/01/240102142019.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/07/230721113111.htm Around one third of people with heart disease suffer from sleep problems. A team now shows that heart diseases affect the production of the sleep hormone melatonin in the pineal gland. The link between the two organs is a ganglion in the neck region. The study demonstrates a previously unknown role of ganglia and points to possible treatments. Fri, 21 Jul 2023 11:31:11 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/07/230721113111.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/03/230309071145.htm Researchers have developed an ultra-soft and highly stretchable tissue-adhesive hydrogel-based multifunctional implantable sensor for monitoring of overactive bladder. Thu, 09 Mar 2023 07:11:45 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/03/230309071145.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/12/221206204809.htm Researchers identified an oral compound that influences components of the parathyroid hormone signaling pathway to increase bone formation and bone mass in mice. Tue, 06 Dec 2022 20:48:09 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/12/221206204809.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/11/221121130617.htm A team coaxed stem cells to take on the characteristics and functions of a human adrenal gland, progress that could lead to new therapies for adrenal insufficiencies and a deeper understanding of the genetics of such disorders. Mon, 21 Nov 2022 13:06:17 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/11/221121130617.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/10/221027123944.htm Patient-derived parathyroid organoids (PTOs) could pave the way for future physiology studies and drug-screening applications, as shown in a new study. Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:39:44 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/10/221027123944.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/07/220706165418.htm Older people with hypothyroidism, also called underactive thyroid, may be at increased risk of developing dementia, according to a new study. The risk of developing dementia was even higher for people whose thyroid condition required thyroid hormone replacement medication. Wed, 06 Jul 2022 16:54:18 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/07/220706165418.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/05/220502120453.htm Researchers have developed a method for the generation of 3D lacrimal gland-like organoids, which model the characteristics of the tear duct, from human induced pluripotent stem cells. When transplanted into animals that partially or completely lacked tear ducts, the organoids demonstrated further differentiation into mature lacrimal gland tissue. This organoid system may serve as a platform for the development of therapies and drug discovery for the treatment of severe dry eye syndrome. Mon, 02 May 2022 12:04:53 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/05/220502120453.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/03/220307113126.htm A new study reports that the loss of sex steroid hormones produced by the enzyme 3-hydroxyl-steroid dehydrogenase, or 3-HSD, causes the condition, but it can be treated with nicotinamide mononucleotide, or NMN, which is a non-steroid agent. The research team's key interest in 3-HSD activity lies in its circadian rhythm, responsible for a number of oscillating physiological behaviors such as sleep, menstrual cycles, and hormone secretion. Mon, 07 Mar 2022 11:31:26 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/03/220307113126.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/07/210709104241.htm A research team performs machine learning-powered photoacoustic/ultrasound imaging for thyroid cancer classification. Fri, 09 Jul 2021 10:42:41 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/07/210709104241.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/02/210217175202.htm Basic biology finding on thyroid hormone function could lead to new treatments for obesity, diabetes and related disorders Wed, 17 Feb 2021 17:52:02 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/02/210217175202.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/01/210127171851.htm People with enlarged fluid-filled spaces in the brain around small blood vessels may be more likely to develop cognitive problems and dementia over time than people without these enlarged spaces, according to a new study. Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:18:51 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/01/210127171851.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/10/201021085107.htm Low levels of key, body-regulating chemicals in mothers during the first three months of pregnancy may interfere with the baby's brain development, a large study shows. Wed, 21 Oct 2020 08:51:07 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/10/201021085107.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/07/200727154206.htm A team of developmental biologists at the Morgridge Institute for Research has discovered a means by which schistosomes, parasitic worms that infect more than 200 million people in tropical climates, are able to outfox the host's immune system. Mon, 27 Jul 2020 15:42:06 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/07/200727154206.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/07/200707113224.htm Exposure to iodine used for medical procedures in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) may increase an infant's risk for congenital hypothyroidism (loss of thyroid function), suggests a new study. Tue, 07 Jul 2020 11:32:24 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/07/200707113224.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/11/191120121201.htm Researchers identified a new gene mutation that may cause a type of familial thyroid cancer. Researchers have said that this mutation is the first and only mutation associated with familial thyroid cancer to be identified in a gene that is primarily expressed in the thyroid gland. Wed, 20 Nov 2019 12:12:01 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/11/191120121201.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/08/190806104909.htm A new study looks at the prevalence of abnormal thyroid function in youth with severe mood and anxiety disorder. It is the largest study to date of this population and will help mental health professionals better understand the predictors of abnormal thyroid function, like weight gain, family history, or treatment with specific medications. Tue, 06 Aug 2019 10:49:09 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/08/190806104909.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/07/190730101016.htm For the first time, researchers have studied and outlined the development of sebaceous glands in the skin. The study provides greater insight into the development and maintenance of the skin and how cancer mutations affect the behavior of stem cells. Tue, 30 Jul 2019 10:10:16 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/07/190730101016.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/07/190710121655.htm New research may help change treatment practices for patients diagnosed with low risk thyroid cancer. Wed, 10 Jul 2019 12:16:55 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/07/190710121655.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190528120502.htm Researchers discover protein that protects parathyroid glands from excessive growth, suggesting potential drug-based strategies to treat hyperparathyroidism and other relevant tumors. Tue, 28 May 2019 12:05:02 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190528120502.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190417171030.htm A doctor refutes the most recent hypothesis that 'Lisa' had hypothyroidism and psychomotor retardation. Wed, 17 Apr 2019 17:10:30 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190417171030.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190411144713.htm An international team of scientists has mapped a molecular complex that could aid in the development of better medications with fewer side effects for osteoporosis and cancer. The near-atomic resolution images depict parathyroid hormone receptor-1 (PTH1R), a molecule that conveys signals to and from cells, interacting with two key messengers -- a molecule that mimics parathyroid hormone, one of the most important regulators of calcium levels in the body, and a stimulatory G protein, a molecule that mediates bone turnover. Thu, 11 Apr 2019 14:47:13 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190411144713.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/10/181012135315.htm A new 'metal-coordinated' drug-delivery technology potentially could be used to supplement the standard therapy for hypothyroidism, which affects nearly 10 million Americans, and many more patients worldwide. Fri, 12 Oct 2018 13:53:15 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/10/181012135315.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/05/180522123321.htm Scientists have identified the mechanisms that regulate mammary gland development. Using a combination of lineage tracing, molecular profiling, single cell sequencing and functional experiments, they have demonstrated that mammary gland initially develops from multipotent progenitors during the early steps of embryonic mammary gland morphogenesis whereas postnatal mammary gland development is mediated by lineage-restricted stem cells. Tue, 22 May 2018 12:33:21 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/05/180522123321.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/03/180320084337.htm A new study reveals that chronic fatigue syndrome, a debilitating condition with unknown causes, can be explained by lower thyroid levels -- but may be distinct from thyroidal disease. This can be seen as a first step to finding a treatment for a common illness for which diagnosis is hard to come by. Tue, 20 Mar 2018 08:43:37 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/03/180320084337.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/12/171219144412.htm New research suggests that a slightly underactive thyroid may affect a women's ability to become pregnant -- even when the gland is functioning at the low end of the normal range. Tue, 19 Dec 2017 14:44:12 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/12/171219144412.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/10/171023094614.htm Individuals with higher levels of thyroid hormone (free thyroxine or FT4) circulating in the blood were more likely than individuals with lower levels to develop irregular heartbeat, even when the levels were within normal range. Blood levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), which regulates the production of thyroid hormones and is primarily measured in clinical practice to assess thyroid function, however, were not associated with an increased risk of irregular heartbeat. Mon, 23 Oct 2017 09:46:14 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/10/171023094614.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/06/170615120543.htm The drug lenvatinib can significantly improve overall survival rates in a group of thyroid cancer patients whose disease is resistant to standard radioiodine treatment, according to new research. The study is the first to show lenvatinib has a definitive impact on overall survival (OS). Researchers found OS improves in patients older than 65 years of age and that the drug is well-tolerated. Thu, 15 Jun 2017 12:05:43 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/06/170615120543.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/04/170428121655.htm A newly-created prognostic tool reliably predicts the recurrence of parathyroid cancer, enabling physicians to identify patients at the highest risk. Consequently, the tool also helps to determine the optimum postoperative strategy, including aggressive surveillance and additional treatments, according to study results. Fri, 28 Apr 2017 12:16:55 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/04/170428121655.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/03/170323105821.htm New cancer study results indicate the importance of treatment based on genetic mutation rather than location of origin. Thu, 23 Mar 2017 10:58:21 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/03/170323105821.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/03/170302090914.htm Treating pregnant women for mildly low thyroid function does not improve the IQs of their babies or reduce preterm births or other negative outcomes, a large national study suggests. Thu, 02 Mar 2017 09:09:14 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/03/170302090914.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/01/170126082405.htm When a woman becomes pregnant, many changes occur in her body. One of those changes is in the levels of various hormones produced by the body. Thu, 26 Jan 2017 08:24:05 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/01/170126082405.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/11/161109090353.htm Extending the number of pregnant women given the common drug levothyroxine to boost thyroid hormone levels may lead to a reduced number of stillbirths, early caesarean sections and low-weight babies, according to a new study. Wed, 09 Nov 2016 09:03:53 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/11/161109090353.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/10/161024140516.htm Almost all of us have four parathyroid glands, located next to the thyroid gland in the neck. They are an organ only the size of a grain of rice, but critical for controlling our body’s calcium levels. Unfortunately, hyperparathyroidism - when an excess of parathyroid hormone is produced - goes undiagnosed or diagnosed late. This can be because many patients do not showcase apparent symptoms or their symptoms go unrecognized as being caused by hyperparathyroidism. Mon, 24 Oct 2016 14:05:16 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/10/161024140516.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/10/161012132038.htm New research gives hypothyroidism patients—who often feel dismissed and forgotten—evidence that their persistent symptoms are not just in their heads. Wed, 12 Oct 2016 13:20:38 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/10/161012132038.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/09/160927114603.htm Sufferers of migraines, cluster headaches, tension headaches or other headache disorders are at greater risk of developing a thyroid condition called hypothyroidism, according to a new study. Tue, 27 Sep 2016 11:46:03 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/09/160927114603.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160830140736.htm A follow up to a previous study finding an association between adolescent bipolar disorder and the incidence of cigarette smoking and substance use disorder finds that risk was even greater five years later, particularly among those with persistent bipolar symptoms. The study also finds evidence that the presence of conduct disorder, in combination with bipolar disorder, may be the strongest influence on the risk of smoking and substance use disorder. Tue, 30 Aug 2016 14:07:36 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160830140736.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160818090048.htm The eye's lacrimal gland is small but mighty. This gland produces moisture needed to heal eye injuries and clear out harmful dust, bacteria and other invaders. The eye's lacrimal glands can be repaired by injecting a kind of regenerative “progenitor” cell, a new study in animal models suggests. Thu, 18 Aug 2016 09:00:48 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160818090048.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/07/160728110431.htm Babies born with moderately high concentrations of thyroid stimulating hormone have a higher risk of poor educational and development outcomes at school age, a world-first study reveals. Thu, 28 Jul 2016 11:04:31 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/07/160728110431.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/07/160720215148.htm More imaging after thyroid cancer treatment identifies recurrence, but it does not always improve survival, a new study suggests. More people are being diagnosed with low-risk thyroid cancer, but the use of imaging among these patients has skyrocketed disproportionately. Thyroid cancer generally has a high survival rate -- roughly 96 percent of patients are alive 10 years later. But a small number of thyroid cancers are more aggressive and likely to return. Wed, 20 Jul 2016 21:51:48 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/07/160720215148.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/04/160412091004.htm Accurate diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, and the related disease "dementia with Lewy bodies," can be difficult in the early stages of both conditions. While brain biopsies can be more accurate, the risk of complications has been considered too high. New research indicates that a biopsy of the submandibular gland can help identify the same pathology that is seen in the brain, providing some of the increased accuracy of brain biopsy, but not the increased risk. Tue, 12 Apr 2016 09:10:04 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/04/160412091004.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/04/160404180804.htm A leading cause of the bone-loss disease osteoporosis is hyperparathyroidism. Doctors commonly treat this using a class of prescription drugs called bisphosphonates, which are supposed to strengthen bones. A new study found those drugs actually increase the risk of fracture, meaning that taking them is worse than doing nothing at all. The research also revealed that patients who have surgery to remove the overactive parathyroid glands have fewer subsequent bone fractures. Mon, 04 Apr 2016 18:08:04 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/04/160404180804.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/04/160404090548.htm An innovative interventional radiology treatment for men with enlarged prostates decreases the number of times they wake to urinate in the night, according to new research. Mon, 04 Apr 2016 09:05:48 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/04/160404090548.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/04/160402111257.htm Having too little thyroid hormone in the blood -- even in the low-normal range -- raises the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, especially in people with prediabetes, a new study in nearly 8,500 people finds. Sat, 02 Apr 2016 11:12:57 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/04/160402111257.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/02/160202090706.htm Testing a portion of a person's submandibular gland may be a way to diagnose early Parkinson's disease, report scientists. Currently, there is no accurate diagnostic test for Parkinson's disease. Tue, 02 Feb 2016 09:07:06 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/02/160202090706.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/01/160108134218.htm Despite the prevalence of thyroid disease and its sometimes serious effects, researchers have struggled to answer a pretty basic question about the hormone-producing gland: What turns it on? A new study provides an answer, and that answer was found within the gland itself. Fri, 08 Jan 2016 13:42:18 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/01/160108134218.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/12/151210145128.htm There are several parts of California where, in a high percentage of people with thyroid cancer, the disease is already at an advanced stage by the time it is diagnosed, researchers report. Thu, 10 Dec 2015 14:51:28 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/12/151210145128.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/10/151022124516.htm A discovery has been made that could one day restore thyroid function in patients with cancer whose thyroids have been surgically removed or in children born with congenital hypothyroidism. Thu, 22 Oct 2015 12:45:16 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/10/151022124516.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/10/151008141631.htm A common cause of bone loss is an overactive parathyroid gland, which doctors usually treat with surgery. New research on how excess parathyroid hormone affects immune cells suggests that doctors could repurpose existing drugs to treat hyperparathyroidism without surgery. Thu, 08 Oct 2015 14:16:31 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/10/151008141631.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/10/151007225329.htm Patients undergoing a total thyroidectomy are 34 percent less likely to experience complications if their surgeon performs at least 25 cases per year of this operation to remove the entire thyroid gland, according to new study results. Wed, 07 Oct 2015 22:53:29 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/10/151007225329.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/07/150720094511.htm Two near-infrared contrast agents have been developed that are efficiently taken up by the thyroid and parathyroid glands following intravenous injection. The contrast agents could be used to help surgeons operate on the glands with greater precision. Mon, 20 Jul 2015 09:45:11 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/07/150720094511.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/07/150710081536.htm Patients with low levels of calcium and parathyroid hormone in their blood should be investigated for chronic hypoparathyroidism to optimize their treatment, according to a new guideline. Fri, 10 Jul 2015 08:15:36 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/07/150710081536.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/06/150612091546.htm About 70,000 Women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year in Germany alone. Despite significant progress in the treatment of common types of breast cancer, some aggressive subtypes are poorly understood and remain incurable. A new experimental model opens new avenues for mammary gland biology and basic breast cancer research. Researchers are now able to create three-dimensional organoid-structures that recapitulate normal breast development and function from single patient-derived cells. 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