thyroid

Stanley Tucci ‘completely exhausted’ after cancer treatment ‘burned out’ his thyroid

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Stanley Tucci ‘completely exhausted’ after cancer treatment ‘burned out’ his thyroid

Stanley Tucci is keeping it brutally honest. The actor, 64, is getting candid on the aftermath of undergoing cancer treatments. Tucci, who is now in remission, was originally diagnosed with throat cancer in 2017 after a tumor was discovered at the base of his tongue. At the time, the “Conclave” star did radiation and chemotherapy; … Read more

I’m a doctor — here are signs you need to get your thyroid checked

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I’m a doctor — here are signs you need to get your thyroid checked

More than 12% of Americans will develop a thyroid condition at some point, with women at greater risk than men. The thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped organ in the front of your neck, produces hormones that regulate metabolism, support growth and promote brain development, among other vital functions. Dr. Kepal Patel, co-director of NYU Langone Health’s … Read more