What is Thyroid Disease?

Thyroid disease occur when the thyroid produces too little or too much hormone. According to the American Thyroid Association, thyroid disease affects about 20 million Americans. It can affect people of all different ages and races, however, women are five to eight times more likely than men to develop it. Up to 60 percent of people with thyroid disease are unaware they have it. 

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Hypothyroidism: Causes and treatments

Hypothyroidism: Causes and treatments

Hypothyroidism is commonly referred to as underactive thyroid and is a condition in which the thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough hormones.  

It’s much more common in women than in men with approximately one in every eight women developing a thyroid condition in her lifetime.  It is estimated that more than 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid condition and up to 60 percent of those with a condition are unaware.  

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