Thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the middle of lower part of the neck just below your Adam's apple. It produces two hormones T3 (thyroxine) and T4 (triiodothyronine) that play an important role in regulating metabolism and energy use. These hormones also impact a host of other body functions including heart rate skin maintenance growth temperature regulation fertility and digestion. World Thyroid Day was first observed on May 25 2008. Since then it has been organised every by the American Thyroid Association and European Thyroid Association to promote awareness and understanding about thyroid health and the advancements made in