Autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD) causes cellular damage and alters thyroid gland function by humoral and cell-mediated mechanisms. Cellular damage occurs when sensitized T-lymphocytes and/or ...

Causes of hypothyroidism include an autoimmune disorder such as Hashimoto’s disease. This is a condition in which the body attacks the thyroid and causes it to produce fewer thyroid hormones.

This post was updated Jan. 31 at 12:28 a.m. Dr. Stephanie Smooke Praw, the interim clinical chief of UCLA Health’s Division ...

Possible causes include muscle atrophy, thyroid disease, digestive problems, and cancer. People may also unintentionally gain or lose weight in different seasons or when facing important or ...