Iodine, the element added to the salt that you sprinkle on your dinner and use as an antiseptic for cuts, may play a key role in shielding against traumatic tissue damage from heart attacks or car ...

As if attempting to one-up last week’s stupidity with regards to ivermectin, anti-vaxxers on Facebook and Twitter are advocating for a new and unproven Covid-19 treatment: Betadine, an antiseptic used ...

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 ...

Iodine is a trace mineral that’s generally found in seafood. It’s an essential micronutrient, which means that your body needs it to function properly. On its own, iodine is a dark, shiny stone or a ...

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 ...

Darren Roberts is the medical director of the NSW Poisons Information Centre, and a clinical toxicologist/pharmacologist at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and St ...