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Gland Central: Understanding the Thyroid

Gland Central: Understanding the Thyroid

Update: 2025-07-08
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Roughly 20 million Americans already have some form of a thyroid issue. And it's estimated that over half of them.... are completely unaware of it.

On this episode of Health Matters, Dr. Mabel Ryder breaks down the thyroid's important role in the body and how it affects all organs — and what happens when it's not functioning optimally. 

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Gland Central: Understanding the Thyroid

Gland Central: Understanding the Thyroid

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