Your thyroid is a tiny gland in your throat, and what it lacks in size, it makes up for in power. This thing controls your metabolism, so you literally can't have power without it. And unfortunately, there's a lot that can go wrong...

Today, the organ transplantation is one of the well-known medical treatment, but the road to the first successful organ transplant was full of challenges, discoveries, and a whole lot of work.

Today, the organ transplantation is one of the well-known medical treatment, but the road to the first successful organ transplant was full of challenges, discoveries, and a whole lot of work.

Negotiating thermostat settings can be really frustrating, but your officemate isn't trying to freeze you out on purpose. Stefan explains the science behind why people experience temperatures differently.

Fun fact: Stefan wears a...

Nestled in the tissues of your neck is a small, unassuming organ that wields enormous power over your body: the thyroid. Emma Bryce explains how the thyroid, like the operations manager in a company, is tasked with making sure that all...

Howcast - Learn how hypothyroidism can affect fertility in this Howcast video about infertility.

Cute, cuddly red panda cub, Oolong, was born at about half the weight of a typical cub. Doctors soon realized his diagnosis of hyperthyroidism would mean lots of extra care and special treatment for his development.

This little guy was born at about half the weight of a typical cub. Doctors soon realized his diagnosis of hyperthyroidism would mean lots of extra care and special treatment for his development.

A new birth is always cause for a celebration. But unfortunately for Oolong, the celebration had to be put on hold.

Cute, cuddly red panda cub, Oolong, was born at about half the weight of a typical cub. Doctors soon realized his diagnosis of hyperthyroidism would mean lots of extra care and special treatment for his development.

This little guy was born at about half the weight of a typical cub. Doctors soon realized his diagnosis of hyperthyroidism would mean lots of extra care and special treatment for his development.

Cute, cuddly red panda cub, Oolong, was born at about half the weight of a typical cub. Doctors soon realized his diagnosis of hyperthyroidism would mean lots of extra care and special treatment for his development.

A new birth is always cause for a celebration. But unfortunately for Oolong, the celebration had to be put on hold.

Cute, cuddly red panda cub, Oolong, was born at about half the weight of a typical cub. Doctors soon realized his diagnosis of hyperthyroidism would mean lots of extra care and special treatment for his development.

Cute, cuddly red panda cub, Oolong, was born at about half the weight of a typical cub. Doctors soon realized his diagnosis of hyperthyroidism would mean lots of extra care and special treatment for his development.

Cute, cuddly red panda cub, Oolong, was born at about half the weight of a typical cub. Doctors soon realized his diagnosis of hyperthyroidism would mean lots of extra care and special treatment for his development.

Cute, cuddly red panda cub, Oolong, was born at about half the weight of a typical cub. Doctors soon realized his diagnosis of hyperthyroidism would mean lots of extra care and special treatment for his development.

In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the powerful effects the thyroid hormones have on metabolism and how this influences fat burning, weight loss & weight gain, as well as muscle and nervous system...

A simple explainer video about the thyroid gland. We explain its role in creating thyroid hormones, which affect your body's metabolism. We also explain the causes, symptoms, and treatments of having an overactive or underactive thyroid....

Lesson on Hashimoto Thyroiditis: Risk factors, pathogenesis, signs and symptoms and treatment. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an autoimmune condition involving the destruction of the thyroid tissue leading to hypothyroidism. There are a...

In this video, we discuss the biosynthesis of thyroid hormones, their mechanism of action, and any relevant targets in pharmacology.

Hypothyroidism Signs & Symptoms | & Why Symptoms Occur



Hypothyroidism is a condition involving a low thyroid functioning (decreased thyroid hormone levels). Thyroid hormones (thyroxine and triiodothyronine) are important for...