Consumer Health: What is hypothyroidism?

Are you over 60, feeling fatigued and slowly gaining weight? These may be subtle signs of hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid. Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck. With hypothyroidism, your thyroid gland doesn't produce enough of certain crucial hormones. As a result, hypothyroidism affects all aspects of your metabolism [...]
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