The thyroid gland is a butterfly shaped gland at the front lower portion of your neck. A gland in the body secretes hormones; the thyroid gland’s main responsibility is to regulate metabolism [1], which is essentially the process of using/creating/storing energy.

However, fairly commonly, the thyroid gland gets “out

The thyroid gland is a small gland near the front of your neck that. It’s shaped a bit like a butterfly, and has an important role in keeping you healthy. January is Thyroid Awareness Month, so today we’ll take a look at what our thyroid gland does, and two of the most common problems that affect the thyroid—hypothyroidism, and hyperthyroidism.

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