Thyroid: What Is It and When to Be Concerned
The thyroid regulates key body functions. Disorders can affect mood, weight, fertility and more. Symptoms vary by hormone levels. Talk to your doctor if concerned.

UMass Memorial Health is debunking myths about osteoporosis. Unlike mammograms and colonoscopies, osteoporosis and bone density tests don’t get as much airtime or visibility. As a result, we’ve heard myths about the disease and screenings, and we want to set the record straight.
With summer in full effect, it should be easier to get some sun exposure to help boost your intake of vitamin D, aka the "Sunshine Vitamin." But have you ever wondered if you're getting too little? And what's the best way to get it?