Dear Doctor K: For years I took antidepressants, but they didn't really help my depression. Then a new doctor diagnosed me with hypothyroidism. Once I started taking thyroid medication, the depression ...

Older adults with apparent hypothyroidism may or may not need treatment. This second article about thyroid disease in older ...

Unexplained weight gain and fatigue could be symptoms of conditions like hypothyroidism and depression. Seeing a healthcare provider is important if you experience unexpected weight gain with fatigue, ...

On August 7, 2025, the Food and Drug Administration announced that it would be demanding the elimination of natural thyroid treatment, otherwise known as desiccated thyroid extract (DTE) or natural ...

Aging is a normal process the body goes through, but not all of the symptoms that are frequently attributed to the normal aging process should be directly connected to aging — some may be associated ...

DEAR DOCTOR K: I’m a woman in my late 50s. Lately I’ve been colder and more tired than usual. My memory has been off and my skin is drier. I figured these were all effects of getting older.

WASHINGTON—New research published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism finds a high prevalence of type D personality among people with hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism is a condition in ...

Despite the online buzz, there's really no such thing as a hypothyroid diet. Certain foods and dietary supplements cannot cure a sluggish thyroid. But combining a healthy, balanced eating plan with ...