Satellites orbiting the Earth today are fitted with thrusters to help them achieve the desired orbit and stay there. Today, the thrusters aboard the satellites rely on electricity used to ionize and ...

When you think of iodine—the chemical element that helps your body produce thyroid hormones and regulate energy—you probably associate it with table salt. That’s because back in the 1920s, researchers ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Some vegans may not be getting enough iodine in their diets, suggests a new study. That finding is particularly relevant for women who are pregnant, researchers say, as ...

GREENWICH — For Tyler Malkin, winning a $10,000 award for a science project that can detect iodine deficiency means everything. "I worked on this for so long, I put so much effort into it," he said.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Mothers who are mildly iodine deficient are more likely to have children who perform poorly in spelling, grammar and literacy, according to a new study from Australia.

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 ...

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There are plenty of good reasons to bypass the saltshaker. Too much sodium can increase your risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. But table salt is probably the most reliable and ...

Radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy is a type of treatment for an overactive thyroid, hyperthyroidism, and certain types of thyroid cancer. The term "radioactive" may sound scary, but it is a safe and ...