The thyroid gland may be small, but its impact on overall health is enormous. This butterfly-shaped gland in your neck regulates your body's metabolism, energy levels, and hormonal balance.

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As mentioned in Overview, most thyroid eye disease (TED) cases are closely related to hyperthyroidism. Approximately 85% of patients with TED develop the disease around 18 months before or after the ...

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Your lungs, your spine, your leg muscles...these are all big organs and body parts that do big jobs to keep you healthy and thriving. On the other end of the size spectrum is the thyroid, a ...

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