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Endocrine nurses' perspectives on thyroid health

Endocrine nurses' perspectives on thyroid health

Explore tips from endocrine nurses on managing thyroid conditions and getting the most from healthcare appointments Read more

Published: 28th May, 2026

Author: Anna Woollven

Thyroid emergencies explained

Thyroid emergencies explained

Learn about rare thyroid emergencies, their causes, and the importance of managing thyroid conditions to prevent complications. Read more

Published: 27th May, 2026

Author: Anna Woollven

Autoimmune disease awareness

Autoimmune disease awareness

Find key facts about autoimmune thyroid disease Read more

Published: 1st March, 2026

Updated: 31st March, 2026

Author: Anna Woollven

If you are unhappy with your care

If you are unhappy with your care

Read our tips for raising a concern if you are unhappy with your healthcare Read more

Published: 17th November, 2025

Author: Anna Woollven

Managing hyperthyroidism while awaiting your endocrinology appointment

Managing hyperthyroidism while awaiting your endocrinology appointment

Learn about your care for hyperthyroidism while waiting to see a specialist Read more

Published: 25th October, 2025

Updated: 30th April, 2026

Author: Anna Woollven

Clinical trial aims to help women with persistent symptoms of Hashimoto's thyroiditis

Clinical trial aims to help women with persistent symptoms of Hashimoto's thyroiditis

Read about the TRIUMPH trial Read more

Published: 15th May, 2025

Updated: 6th November, 2025

Author: Anna Woollven

World Hormone Day 2025

World Hormone Day 2025

Read about the vital role hormones play in our health Read more

Published: 14th January, 2025

Updated: 15th May, 2025

Author: Anna Woollven

Diets and supplements for thyroid disorders

Diets and supplements for thyroid disorders

Are there certain foods or supplements that affect thyroid health? Read more

Published: 7th December, 2024

Updated: 14th April, 2026

Author: Anna Woollven

First scarless thyroid surgery to treat thyroid cancer

First scarless thyroid surgery to treat thyroid cancer

Read how surgeons have performed the first-ever transoral procedure in the UK on patients with low-risk papillary thyroid cancer Read more

Published: 14th October, 2024

Updated: 15th October, 2024

Author: Anna Woollven

Thyroid antibodies explained

Thyroid antibodies explained

Learn more about thyroid antibodies and what their presence indicates Read more

Published: 10th September, 2024

Updated: 5th November, 2025

Author: Anna Woollven

Hair loss and thyroid disorders

Hair loss and thyroid disorders

Read about hair loss, hormones and thyroid disease Read more

Published: 21st May, 2024

Updated: 4th July, 2024

Author: julia Priestley

Living better with hypothyroidism

Living better with hypothyroidism

Read our tips to help you manage your underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) Read more

Published: 19th May, 2024

Updated: 27th May, 2026

Author: Anna Woollven

First scarless thyroid surgery performed in UK

First scarless thyroid surgery performed in UK

Read about this pioneering thyroid surgery that leaves no visible scarring Read more

Published: 22nd March, 2024

Updated: 4th September, 2024

Author: Anna Woollven

Thyroid and menopause article

Thyroid and menopause article

Read about managing thyroid conditions during peri/menopause Read more

Published: 18th July, 2023

Updated: 18th July, 2024

Author: Anna Woollven

A guide to commonly used thyroid terms

A guide to commonly used thyroid terms

Struggling with thyroid terminology? Read our explanations of commonly used terms Read more

Published: 31st March, 2022

Updated: 2nd December, 2024

Author: Anna Woollven

Thyroid disorders in pregnancy

Thyroid disorders in pregnancy

Read our tips on managing thyroid disorders when trying to conceive or during pregnancy Read more

Published: 30th November, 2021

Updated: 1st October, 2025

Author: Anna Woollven

Subacute thyroiditis

Subacute thyroiditis

Can Covid-19 trigger subacute thyroiditis? Is this one of the 'long Covid 19' symptoms? Read more

Published: 29th September, 2020

Updated: 25th June, 2024

Author: Anna Woollven

Coping with fatigue

Coping with fatigue

Fatigue often comes hand in hand with a thyroid disorder. Read our tips on coping with fatigue Read more

Published: 2nd September, 2020

Updated: 25th June, 2024

Author: Anna Woollven

Getting the best out of your remote GP consultation

Getting the best out of your remote GP consultation

Online or phone GP appointment? Read our handy tips on how to get the most of them. Read more

Published: 29th June, 2020

Updated: 25th June, 2024

Author: Anna Woollven

Coping with the psychological symptoms of thyroid conditions

Coping with the psychological symptoms of thyroid conditions

Did you know that thyroid conditions can cause psychological symptoms? Read our tips for self-care Read more

Published: 19th May, 2020

Updated: 25th June, 2024

Author: Anna Woollven

Your questions about the immune system in thyroid patients

Your questions about the immune system in thyroid patients

Dr Petros Perros answers questions about thyroid disease and the immune system Read more

Published: 31st March, 2020

Updated: 12th September, 2024

Author: Anna Woollven

Thyroid disease and osteoporosis

Thyroid disease and osteoporosis

Read how some thyroid disorders may increase the risk of osteoporosis Read more

Published: 22nd January, 2020

Updated: 25th June, 2024

Author: Anna Woollven

Thyroid disease in dogs and cats

Thyroid disease in dogs and cats

Did you know our pets can also be affected by thyroid disease? Read more

Published: 7th January, 2020

Updated: 25th June, 2024

Author: Anna Woollven

Coping with exercise

Coping with exercise

Read our tips for exercising with a thyroid condition Read more

Published: 27th November, 2019

Updated: 18th December, 2024

Author: Bethany Frost

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    Meet the experts webinar - Graves' disease research

    Watch the recording of our webinar discussing research into Graves' disease

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    Kelly's - Kiltwalk Wee Wander 2026

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    Endocrine nurses' perspectives on thyroid health

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  • Thyroid antibodies explained

    Thyroid antibodies explained

    Learn more about thyroid antibodies and what their presence indicates

  • Diets and supplements for thyroid disorders

    Diets and supplements for thyroid disorders

    Are there certain foods or supplements that affect thyroid health?

  • Thyroid function tests

    Thyroid function tests

    Learn about how thyroid testing is used to diagnose and manage thyroid disorders

  • Hair loss and thyroid disorders

    Hair loss and thyroid disorders

    Read about hair loss, hormones and thyroid disease

  • Hypothyroidism

    Hypothyroidism

    Read about symptoms of an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) and how this thyroid disorder is diagnosed and managed

  • Psychological symptoms and thyroid disorders

    Psychological symptoms and thyroid disorders

    Read how psychological symptoms can accompany thyroid disorders and possible treatment and management options

  • Your thyroid gland

    Your thyroid gland

    What role does the thyroid gland have in our bodies? Watch our short film to find out more

  • Pregnancy and fertility in thyroid disorders

    Pregnancy and fertility in thyroid disorders

    Read how thyroid disease can affect conception and pregnancy and its management

  • Coping with fatigue

    Coping with fatigue

    Fatigue often comes hand in hand with a thyroid disorder. Read our tips on coping with fatigue

  • Thyroid and weight - the science

    Thyroid and weight - the science

    What is the connection between thyroid disorders and weight management?

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