It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s Your Thyroid Gland!

  The thyroid gland—a small, butterfly-shaped gland found at the base of the neck—is the “Clark Kent” of endocrine organs. The thyroid’s actions are extremely powerful, but most people don’t know about its secret superpowers. An endocrine organ releases substances called hormones into the bloodstream. These hormones are carried to other areas of the body … Continue reading It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s Your Thyroid Gland!