On Aug. 7, 2025, the Food and Drug Administration announced that it would be demanding the elimination of natural thyroid treatment, otherwise known as desiccated thyroid extract (DTE) or natural ...

A recent announcement by the Food and Drug Administration about natural thyroid treatment has readers of this newspaper column up in arms. Nearly 5% of American adults have a thyroid gland that ...

Thyroid health is critical for overall well-being, influencing numerous bodily functions from metabolism to mood regulation. An underactive or overactive thyroid can lead to various health issues, ...

Q: Your column explaining why standard thyroid treatment doesn’t always work was enlightening. The standard approach sure didn’t work for me. I asked my doctor to switch me from levothyroxine to ...

A comprehensive thyroid approach involves the use of more tests, and an evaluation of symptoms, nutrients, labs, and ...