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Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face a high risk of multiple micronutrient deficiencies, especially vitamins A, ...

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. knows the value of investing in the Filipino. He made this clear in his speech during the ...

Researchers worry that iodine deficiency is making a comeback as people ditch table salt for kosher, pink Himalayan and other salts You can save this article by registering for free here.

Goitres, like the one pictured here in a Nigerian woman, are commonly caused by iodine deficiency. (U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Another, more serious, irreversible condition ...

Table salt is a major dietary source of iodine, so if you are using pink Himalayan salt, you will still need to get iodine. A ...

McMaster University researchers have identified small molecules in the blood that may impact early childhood development, ...

The thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the neck, regulates metabolism, energy levels, digestion, and ...

Another, more serious, irreversible condition commonly caused by iodine deficiency is congenital iodine deficiency syndrome, also known as cretinism. It happens when a fetus doesn't get enough ...