I know Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month is nearly over, but I have a good excuse for being tardy. I was preoccupied with finding a lump on my thyroid, getting an ultrasound, getting a biopsy and then ...

Thyroid: The thyroid controls the body's metabolism, hormones, and many other important functions. Let's explain the pain it causes and its causes. Thyroid problems aren't just related to weight, mood ...

Swollen lymph nodes in your neck often mean that your body is fighting an infection. See a doctor if you have painful, swollen lymph nodes or if they persist for weeks or worsen. You can treat swollen ...

Pain in the front of your neck on one or both sides is often caused by a sore throat or swollen lymph nodes. Your neck connects your head to your torso. In the front, your neck starts at the lower jaw ...

Do you ever go to bed feeling just fine, but wake up with a stiff neck or achy shoulders? In a 2016 study looking at more than 150 conditions, researchers found Americans spent more health care ...

Minor pains like shoulder discomfort, jaw pain, or leg cramps could signal underlying health issues. Shoulder pain might indicate heart disease risk factors, while jaw pain, especially on the left, ...

Kyle Kennedy was experiencing pain and swelling in his neck but doctors told him he had swollen glands and to take acetaminophen, the ingredient found in Tylenol The 23-year-old was later diagnosed ...