Medical articles from Dr Mark Vanderpump

Innovative non-invasive glucose monitors are becoming more accessible and people who want to take care of their glucose levels in order to reduce the risk of developing health conditions like type 2 d...

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a very common condition experienced by pre-menopausal women in their 30s, but can it also affect younger females? Find out in our latest article here, as highly rev...

Recently, we spoke with experienced endocrinologist Dr Mark Vanderpump on the effects of obesity on COVID-19 and here is what he shared.

Addison’s disease can be a life-threatening condition, but it is often not diagnosed until weeks or even months after the first vague symptoms present themselves. We spoke to one of the UK’s top endoc...

There are many variables that contribute to pregnancy occurring, but did you know that an untreated thyroid problem could affect a number of these? Dr Mark Vanderpump, a top endocrinologist, explains ...

The thyroid gland is located in the neck and is needed to regulate the metabolism of all cells in the body. Therefore, when something goes wrong with the thyroid, chances are, you will notice that som...

We all know that diabetes is a serious condition characterised by abnormally high blood sugar levels. What you may not know is that it is also associated with mental illness in the form of depression ...

We all know diet is important, but could current food trends actually be bad for our health? Leading endocrinologist and thyroid expert Dr Mark Vanderpump explains how an iodine deficiency could be a ...

Our hormones are finely balanced to keep us running smoothly, but when they go out of kilter it can wreak havoc with our bodies. The thyroid gland is responsible for controlling our metabolism and can...

Dr Mark Vanderpump explains the rare occurrence of thyroid cancer in children, as part of his series of articles on thyroid problems in children and adolescents.