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

Pathology tests cover blood tests, and tests on urine, stools (faeces) and bodily tissues

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.

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

Good sources of iodine include fortified bread and any type of seafood, including seaweed.

Meat and poultry are a great source of protein and lots of other nutrients your body needs. Check your recommended intake of meat and poultry and try to stick with it.

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

A person with sleep apnoea may wake hundreds of times every night.

Many children have innocent heart murmurs that don?t require any treatment, but medical tests are often needed to check.