From fatigue to slowing metabolism, many people look to the thyroid as the cause of some common complaints. But what is this gland, how can it affect your health and when do you know if its something serious?

In this interview, University of Maryland endocrinologist Dr. Kashif Munir talks about conditions and treatments for your thyroid.

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