In the early 20th century, iodine deficiency was ravaging much of the northern United States. The region was widely known as the “goiter belt,” for the goiters - heavily swollen thyroid glands - that ...

There is no research evidence that Himalayan salt “heals,” “balances blood pressure,” or is healthier than regular salt. It ...

Simple goiter (enlargement of the thyroid gland) is one of the few diseases which might be conquered by Act of Congress. Prevalent in a wide “goiter belt” running from western New York through the ...

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 ...

Nutritionist Rashi Chowdhary has dropped a post on Instagram asking a simple but important question: Which salt is actually ...

As I put away some seasonal decorations, I opened a cabinet filled with my collection of salt and pepper shakers. Some of my shakers are antiques, while others are fairly new. Some of my shakers never ...

Reducing table salt can have some health benefits but cutting iodized salt intake can mean shorting yourself on an important nutrient: Iodine. Our bodies are unable to make this mineral, yet it’s key ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There are three primary types of salt used in cooking: kosher, iodized, and sea salt. Professional chefs ...

SAN ANTONIO – Reducing table salt can have some health benefits but it could also leave you short on iodine and flavor. Consumer Reports tested salt substitutes to see which comes closest in taste to ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTV)F — Cutting back on salt can have some health benefits, but it can also leave your short on iodine and flavor. There are ways to make up for this important mineral with salt ...