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  • What is Thyroid Disease?

    What is Thyroid Disease?

    posted by Signature Medical Group on Monday, July 18, 2016

    Your thyroid gland produces hormones that maintain your metabolism rate. Meaning that the thyroid gland, located in the front of your neck, actually controls how fast or slow your brain, heart, muscles, liver and other parts of your body work. These glands don't always perform as they should, creating some unwanted symptoms. Today, Signature Medical Group in Kansas City is looking at the two more common thyroid diseases.