This can happen when thyroid hormone replacement drugs like levothyroxine are used to treat hypothyroidism (when a thyroid ...

New research links common thyroid medication to increased bone loss in adults over 65, raising concerns about long-term use ...

Each grain of thyroid contains liothyronine (T3) 9mcg and levothyroxine (T4) 38mcg. The mechanisms by which thyroid hormones exert their physiologic action are not well understood. These hormones ...

the second-most-commonly prescribed medication among older U.S. adults, has been linked to a higher risk of bone loss in a new study. Levothyroxine is prescribed to treat hypothyroidism—an ...