DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been diagnosed with thyroid antibodies. What are the long-term effects of these antibodies? The doctor says to start thyroid medication. I have been a vegetarian since 1983 and ...

If you're into vegan fish alternatives with seaweed, you may well think you're getting a healthy amount of iodine, as you normally would by eating fish. After all, seaweed is one of the best food ...

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 ...

That small butterfly-shaped gland in your neck might not get much of your daily attention, but trust me, it’s thinking about you. Your thyroid quietly orchestrates countless bodily functions, from ...

Michelle Routhenstein, M.S., R.D.N., C.D.E, C.D.N. Cardiovascular Nutrition Michelle is a preventive cardiology nutritionist, registered dietitian nutritionist ...

Millions of people pursuing rapid weight loss through severe calorie restriction may be causing permanent damage to their thyroid glands. This butterfly-shaped organ in the neck controls metabolism, ...