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The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ at the base of your throat the releases the hormones that control the way your body uses energy. It is part of the endocrine system and regulates many of your body’s vital functions. Imbalances in hormone production in the thyroid can lead to…

A stroke is one of those scary conditions that require immediate attention. Occurring when the blood supply to the brain is cut off, the stroke is ranked by the American Stroke Association as the fifth major cause of death in the U.S. and one of the leading causes of serious…

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports uterine cancer as the fourth most common cancer among women in the United States. While other types of uterine cancer exist, cancer in the cells which line the uterus - also called endometrial cancer - is the most prevalent form, with…