The thyroid gland is a crucial component of our body's endocrine system, located in the neck. It plays a vital role in regulating metabolism through the production of a hormone called thyroxine.

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Dignity Health Medical Group–Bakersfield On a recent Studio 17 segment, the spotlight was on the thyroid—an essential but often overlooked gland that plays a vital role in ...