World Thyroid Day
May 25 · Level 2 · #1835 of 2238
World Thyroid Day draws attention to a small organ with a wide-reaching role in the body. The awareness day helps people understand thyroid conditions and recognises the experiences of those living with them.
How it is celebrated: medical organisations and patient groups share educational materials, host talks and arrange opportunities to hear from specialists. Activities explain what thyroid hormones do and introduce the ways thyroid conditions are investigated and treated.
The gland resembles a butterfly, with two lobes joined by a narrow bridge of tissue. Despite its modest size, its hormones help regulate metabolism throughout the body.