January is Thyroid Awareness Month. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck. This small but important gland influences metabolism, energy, and growth. The thyroid gland ...

Those who believe Himalayan (pink) salt is better than iodised salt, a neurologist clarified some of the common misconceptions. Here’s the science-based choice you should make over marketing gimmicks.

I studied it in school. I know it is a micronutrient that the body needs in teeny tiny amounts. But I hadn’t thought much more about iodine until I was told to temporarily avoid it for an upcoming ...

A five-year study in Shanghai reveals that using iodized salt could help prevent frailty in older adults with diabetes—particularly those with underactive thyroids. Study: Association of iodized salt ...

I studied it in school. I know it is a micronutrient that the body needs in teeny, tiny amounts. But I hadn’t thought much more about iodine until I was told to temporarily avoid it for an upcoming ...

NEW YORK — 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 — ...