In 1994, with the discovery of leptin, the view of white adipose tissue was transformed from a warehouse whose primary role was the storage of extra calories into one of the most important endocrine organs in the human body. The explosion in leptin-related research, now involving over 16,000 studies, is a testament to the emerging reality that leptin...

It is well established in the scientific literature that subclinical hypothyroid as well as frank hypothyroid are associated with increased levels of total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and lipoprotein(a).

Early impairment of nerve-related function is a clear risk for developing later-life obesity, so concludes new research published in the British Journal of Medicine.

Take caution before reaching for the newest prescription drug to lose weight fast and easy. There are serious side effects and health issues to know about.

There are many well-known symptoms of a struggling thyroid such as low energy and slow metabolism. However, here are some early signs that your thyroid is not functioning optimally.

New research suggests that electromagnetic fields (EMF) from cell phones, Wi-Fi, and other wireless technology can negatively affect thyroid health. The key is to protect your thyroid adequately.

The hypocretins as sensors for metabolism and arousal.

Selenium supplementation in patients with autoimmune thyroiditis decreases thyroid peroxidase antibodies concentrations.

Sterol Regulatory Element-binding Proteins (SREBPs): Key Regulators of Nutritional Homeostasis and Insulin Action*

Thyroid and the environment

Autoimmune thyroid disorders

Associations between weight loss-induced changes in plasma organochlorine concentrations, serum T(3) concentration, and resting metabolic rate.