Women tend to have more frequent and longer-lasting episodes of atrial fibrillation, or AFib, than men.And, women may also be at higher risk of stroke.Mercy Medical Center cardiologist Dr. Mark Vesely ...

ORLANDO — Thyroid cancer survivors have unmet needs related to psychosocial, physical, financial and educational issues, a speaker said at the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology ...

A heat wave is here for many parts of the U.S. this week. Certain medications raise your risk of heat illnesses like heat ...

Doctor reveals five alarming reasons your blood pressure stays high even after medication and what to do about it.

Thyroid diseases affect up to 5% of all pregnancies. Adverse pregnancy and neonatal outcomes are increased by maternal thyroid disease and adequate treatment is thought to reduce these risks ...

A new study from Boston University has revealed important insights into how different treatments for hyperthyroidism—a ...

There are many reasons why someone might have high systolic blood pressure. One of the most common causes is aging. As people ...

Cardiologists caution against excessive use of gourmet salts. Himalayan pink salt and sea salt are under scrutiny. These ...

This collection features commentaries, interviews, and slideshows developed by Medscape in collaboration with the American Thyroid Association. It is designed to advance the understanding of ...

Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD Hypertension (high blood pressure) occurs when the blood pressure against your arteries is regularly too high, above 130/80 millimeters of mercury (mmHg) on ...

In India, a significant portion of adults grapple with both thyroid disorders and diabetes, often unaware of their interconnectedness. Hypothyroidism affects a substantial number of individuals ...