Radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy is a type of treatment for an overactive thyroid, hyperthyroidism, and certain types of thyroid cancer. The term "radioactive" may sound scary, but it is a safe and ...

Dr. Arnon Gal, a small-animal internal-medicine specialist, is shown with his cat at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Urbana. Dr. Arnon Gal, a small-animal internal-medicine ...

Source: Daria-Yakovleva/Pixabay, used with permission. Researchers have tested alternative nondairy milk products made from almonds, soy, coconut, oats, rice, hazelnuts, and hemp for their iodine ...

Dedicated at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, on Oct. 8, 2021. On a spring day in Boston in 1941, a young doctor from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) met a woman for a drink. But this was ...

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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 ...