January is National Thyroid Awareness Month. According to American Thyroid Association, over 20 million Americans are affected by a thyroid disease. The thyroid is a gland that located in the lower neck and is considered the master gland of the endocrine system. Thyroid problems can depend on whether your thyroid is overproducing or underproducing. Facts about Thyroid disease: Women are more prone to experience thyroid issues than men The cause of thyroid disease is unknown Thyroid disease can be treated …