The thyroid gland, which is found in your neck, sets the rate at which your body produces energy. By releasing thyroid hormones your body's energy stores are utilised. The thyroid gland controls the level of metabolism through the production of thyroid hormones. The thyroid gland can be overactive (hyperthyroidism) or underactive (hypothyroidism) which can affect the rate at which the body produces energy.
King Charles' funeral plans are being "dusted off" by officials amid growing concern about his health being "not good."
Police have issued a warning to passengers planning to park at Gatwick airport.
New research has revealed the worst country in Europe for pickpockets - and it's a popular holiday destination for Brits
For the Love of Dogs viewers were left infuriated as they pointed out a 'bad habit' of presenter Alison Hammond's during the latest episode of the ITV show, which has seen ratings plummet.
Amanda Holden, 53, looked sensational as she showed off her latest outfit to host Heart FM despite "not being able to find a top" as she opted for just a bra and jacket
The arrival of the US M1A1 Abrams tanks in Ukraine was hailed as a turning point in the war. Coming in at roughly $10 million a unit, the Nato stalwart was supposed to provide the armoured fist that would punch through the Russian lines. But tactics evolve quickly in warfare, and Russia’s use of surveillance and hunter-killer drones has led to heavy casualties for Ukraine’s tank fleets. This is alarming for NATO. If Russia has found critical vulnerabilities in our armour, our borders are beginni
The moment was filmed by a Pollok resident who was left disgusted after spotting the vermin from her kitchen window in the Templeland Road area of Glasgow.
Prince William made a surprise visit to a school in the West Midlands today, where he issued a 14-word update on his wife, Kate Middleton, amid her cancer treatment
Vida was treated by vets for lacerations which saw its coat soaked in blood but Quaker was in an equine hospital with its future "not looking good", sources said
For the Love of Dogs viewers were left fuming during the latest episode of the long-running ITV show
One gardener shared the hack to deter slugs and snails from plant pots, with others saying the method 'works every year' for them
The actress took to social media to reveal the work she'd had done
A royal expert says Prince Harry is in a painful place after writing about Kate Middleton in his bombshell-filled memoir, 'Spare.'
Officers rushed to reach the man after he was spotted walking dangerously close to traffic
Fans of the popular ITV programme Good Morning Britain (GMB) have been left shocked after discovering presenter Adil Ray's actual age.
Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice looked so loved up alongside a photo with his new girlfriend. See photo.
Callum Laing, 40, was diagnosed with a stage 4 Glioblastoma brain tumour, after he had been suffering from intense headaches - but surgeons in Edinburgh have made a surprising discovery.
Gardener and broadcaster Alan Titchmarsh has revealed he eats the same simple breakfast every day
During nearly three hours of historic Supreme Court arguments, John Roberts said little. But the cagey chief justice made some points abundantly clear.
‘We ran outside and low and behold half the car was missing’
