High cholesterol often manifests as physical symptoms like fat deposits under the eyes or eyelid bumps. Manage LDL levels with niacin and targeted diet changes.
The thyroid is a gland in the neck that makes two different hormones that help regulate the metabolism. The thyroid makes these hormones in response to another hormone, known as thyroid stimulating hormone or TSH, which is produced by the pituitary gland.
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Most people know about cholesterol because of its ability to cause heart disease and atherosclerosis. However, cholesterol has a number of other important functions in the body.
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