What is the Thyroid Gland?
What is the Thyroid Gland? Without a normally functioning thyroid gland, humans are faced with various negative consequences due to the body’s hindered ability to break down protein and process…
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Signs and Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism Hyperthyroidism, while not as prevalent as hypothyroidism, still affects a significant portion of the population, with a prevalence rate of around 1.3% of the population….
Read More »Diagnosis and Treatment of Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism Treatment Hypothyroidism is a condition of low thyroid hormone levels. One of the primary causes of hypothyroidism is Hashimoto’s disease, an autoimmune disorder that attacks the thyroid gland and…
Read More »How Thyroid Function Affects Other Organs
Thyroid Function and Other Organs Part of the endocrine system, the thyroid is primarily responsible for producing, releasing, and controlling certain hormones that have direct effects on the body. These…
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