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How Hypothyroidism Can Affect Your Health

A small gland located at the base of the neck, the thyroid, is the primary gland that controls and manages your body’s metabolism. A part of the larger endocrine system, which controls your body’s homeostasis, a thyroid disorder can have serious effects on the body. The two types of thyroid disease include: Hyperthyroidism, when the thyroid…