May is National Women's Health Month

May is National Women's Health Month, a perfect time to focus on conditions that uniquely or disproportionately affect women. One such area is thyroid health. Did you know that women are significantly more likely than men to develop thyroid issues?

Dr. Richard Harding, Medical Director of the Thyroid Nodule Treatment Center at Arizona Endocrine Surgery, recently returned from the 46th American Association of Endocrine Surgeons (AAES) Annual Meeting in Lexington, Kentucky.

April marks National Stress Awareness Month, a time to recognize how chronic stress affects our mental and physical well-being. This month also highlights Adrenal Disease Awareness, drawing attention to the vital role the adrenal glands play in managing stress. Chronic stress impacts the endocrine system, especially the adrenal glands, which produce hormones like cortisol and adrenaline