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

A popular thyroid medication taken by 23 million Americans may be associated with bone loss, a startling new study finds. Levothyroxine — marketed under brand names such as Synthroid — is the ...

Levothyroxine is a frequently prescribed drug in the United States, particularly for older people, as lower thyroid function can be associated with aging. Questions remain over how appropriately ...

Prescribed to treat hypothyroidism and thyroid cancer, around 7% of the U.S. population takes levothyroxine. The drug is a ...

Recent research has highlighted the bone-health risks of taking thyroid medication, prescribed to 23 million Americans.

Kristen Fischer has written for numerous health publications, hospitals, and medical companies, and is a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists. Levothyroxine, a common medication ...

Levothyroxine, a drug used to treat hypothyroidism, can lead to reduced bone mass and density in older adults with normal thyroid levels, a small cohort study has shown. Researchers from Johns ...

Levothyroxine, a common medication for hypothyroidism sold as Synthroid, is linked to bone loss in older adults, a new study found. While the link doesn’t prove causation, having an excess of ...

Abby Reinhard is a writer, editor, and native Jersey Girl. Before Best Life, she worked in medical writing, ...