Thyroid nodules are growths that develop from the thyroid gland. They are most common in older women. Nearly 80% of women aged 80 will have a thyroid nodule. Majority of nodules are benign (non-cancerous) but emerging data shows that the risk of having a malignant...
Iodine drops are commonly prescribed “to help the thyroid”. However, excess use of iodine drops can cause the thyroid gland to produce too little or too much natural thyroid hormone. We recommend not using extra iodine supplementation beyond the...