New Delhi [India], September 18: The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland that sits in the neck. It produces hormones that control many of the body's functions, including metabolism. Metabolism is the process by which the body converts food into energy.
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 29 (ANI): According to an evidence review led by researchers, radioactive iodine is to be recommended as the frontline treatment for patients with thyroid gland overactivity caused by conditions such as Graves' disease.