The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in your neck that plays a big role in your overall health. It produces ...

New research links common thyroid medication to increased bone loss in adults over 65, raising concerns about long-term use ...

Recent research has highlighted the bone-health risks of taking thyroid medication, prescribed to 23 million Americans.

New research suggests that a thyroid medication often prescribed to older Americans may be linked to a common problem in old age -- bone loss. Levothyroxine is a synthetic hormone often prescribed ...