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Episode 74: 'Thyroid' Is Not a Shakespearean Steroid

Released Wednesday, 11th July 2018

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Episode 74: 'Thyroid' Is Not a Shakespearean Steroid

Episode 74: 'Thyroid' Is Not a Shakespearean Steroid

Wednesday, 11th July 2018

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The thyroid gland is a two-lobed endocrine gland - endocrine is another word for ‘hormone’ - and it’s found in the throat-region, below your adam’s apple. The thyroid gland weighs around 25-30 grams - it’s tiny, but it’s important!

A few quick facts about the thyroid gland - the hormones produced by the thyroid - primarily triiodothyronine and thyroxine, help maintain metabolism, heart rate, and body temperature.

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This won't hurt a bit! Primary Care Physician Brandon Weintraub and mere mortal Mike Davalos work together to dissolve the complexities of medical science into cherry-flavored question and answer sessions, quick doses that go down easy and soothe your health-related confusions.

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