Mayo Clinic Q and A: Women and thyroid disease

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently read that thyroid issues affect women more often than men. Can you explain what the thyroid is and how it affects my body? Can I do anything to prevent having issues with my thyroid as I age? ANSWER: The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland at the neck's base. The thyroid has a significant effect on the body in that it produces hormones that help regulate many of your body ’s functions. The…
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