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Study found women with autoimmune disease were 30% more likely to have perinatal depression. Risk was also 30% higher for the reverse scenario.

"It is important to note that the more typically measured biomarkers for thyroid function (T4 and TSH) are poorly linked to free T3 levels," said researchers.

Unconventional approach leads to improved general health scores but "unacceptably high" 14% complication rate.

Of all new, dedicated thyroid ultrasounds performed at a single tertiary care center, only a quarter identified biopsy-recommended nodules, whereas nearly 40% did not find any nodules.

More than 1 in 3 women worldwide (at least 40 million women) annually experience lasting health problems in the months or years following childbirth.

The patient who received the first larynx transplant to be performed in France is recovering well and beginning to regain the use of her voice.

High or low thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level is indicative of a dysfunctional thyroid.

In a real-world study, the prevalence of immune checkpoint inhibitor–associated thyroid dysfunction was greater than 50%, but cases were mild and were even linked to better survival.

Claire F. Verschraegen, MD, discusses adverse effects that are commonly associated with the use of single-agent nivolumab vs the combination of ipilimumab plus nivolumab in melanoma.

Nearly 37 children per 1,000 are believed to have thyroid illness. Here are some signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism parents should look out for in kids. TheHealthSite.com