The question of iodine has come up for some readers after reading my article on salt, in which I suggested using only unrefined salt in lieu of the more common table salt. Chemical iodine in the form ...

Why it's essential and how much you need ...

Iodine is a mineral that is needed in the diet to ensure that the thyroid works properly. Thyroid hormones play an important role in a wide range of bodily functions, including metabolism, bone health ...

AN important memoir is contributed to the current issue of the Berichte of the German Chemical Society, by Prof. Victor Meyer and Dr. Hartmann. A new substance of a some-what surprising nature, the ...

Iodine is an important mineral found in nature, especially in oceans. Your body needs iodine to function properly. But it can't make it on its own. Instead, you need to get enough iodine through the ...

Iodine is a mineral essential for thyroid health. Although many types of seafood are rich in iodine, other foods with iodine include eggs, dairy products, and some plant foods. Share on Pinterest ...

The 13-year-old boy came to the clinic with a rapidly ballooning neck. Doctors were puzzled. Testing ruled out their first suspicion. But further tests pinpointed what they — and the boy — had been ...

A reserach team led by Professor Huang Zhang at Harbin University of Science and Technology recently made significant progress in the research of ...

Low levels of iodine can cause symptoms including neck swelling and weight gain. You may experience other symptoms of a low level of thyroid-stimulating hormone. Iodine is an essential mineral ...

Rachael Link is a registered dietitian and health writer based in San Francisco. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Central Missouri and holds a master’s degree from New York ...