A new study by researchers at University College Cork (UCC), Ireland, found that 60% of pregnant women had suboptimal iodine status, highlighting a need for increased nutritional awareness to ...

Some 60 per cent of pregnant women in Ireland show signs of iodine deficiency, a new study from University College Cork has found. Iodine is essential for thyroid hormone production, which ...

A trace element found in seawater and certain soils, iodine is essential in the production of hormones in the thyroid gland, and iodine deficiency can lead to thyroid issues. Here are a few signs ...

Is Your Favorite Salt Causing an Iodine Deficiency? Swapping out table salt for sea salt? Heed experts' warnings about missing out on this key nutrient. Photo: Getty ...

Scientists present a promising material for addressing iodine pollution and recovering iodine resources from seawater.

How 'fancy' salts and other dietary changes might be causing this old health issue to resurface Researchers worry that iodine deficiency is making a comeback as people ditch table salt for kosher ...

Iodine deficiency can cause severe developmental delays, so it's crucial that pregnant women get enough.

Do We All Need To Consume More Iodine? Given that it's an essential mineral, it's useful to know.

One sign of insufficient iodine is a swelling of the neck, known as a goiter. The thyroid gland in the neck uses iodine to produce hormones that regulate the heart rate and other body functions.

Virtually eliminating iodine deficiency was one of the great public health success stories of the 20th century, but today, people are getting less iodine because of changes in diet and food ...

People are getting less iodine because of changes in diet and food manufacturing.

People are getting less iodine because of changes in diet and food manufacturing.