Thyroid Disease: Signs, Symptoms and Treatment Thyroid disease occurs when the thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck just about the collar bone, stops working properly. The thyroid works to release hormones that help to control the functions of your...
Your thyroid is the small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck. It is part of your excretory system and it produces hormones that regulate your body’s metabolic rate. It also has a role to play in regulating muscle control, your mood, as well as...