A widely prescribed thyroid medication called levothyroxine may cause bone loss and increase the risk of the bone disease osteoporosis, according to new research—but this does not mean Americans ...

Thyroid disorders affect nearly a quarter of individuals ≥ 65 years, and their prevalence in this group is expected to rise as the population progressively ages and people live longer. These ...

A drug called levothyroxine, 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 ...