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Hashimoto's disease progresses very slowly over many years, so the symptoms may go unnoticed.

Hyperthyroidism can be diagnosed with a simple blood test that measures thyroid hormone levels.

If the thyroid gland is overactive or sluggish, the metabolism will be affected, leading to a variety of symptoms.

Anyone can develop thyroid cancer, regardless of age or gender.

Hypothyroidism means the thyroid gland is underactive which causes the person?s metabolism to slow down.

The prostate gland produces fluids that protect and feed sperm cells.

The symptoms of Huntington's disease usually, but not always, first appear when the person is approaching middle age.

A person with von Willebrand disease may have frequent nosebleeds, heavy menstruation or excessive bleeding from the mouth.

Kennedy's disease is a rare inherited neuromuscular disorder that causes progressive weakening and wasting of the muscles, particularly the arms and legs.

Exercise, a balanced diet and not smoking will help to keep your kidneys working well.