Health
Milk-alternative drinks do not replace the iodine in cows' milk
Consumers of milk-alternative drinks may be at of risk iodine deficiency, according to the findings of a new study in the British Journal of Nutrition.
Sep 26, 2017
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Health
Maternal iodine deficiency can affect child development
A low iodine intake among pregnant women may be associated with poor language development, reduced fine motor skills and behavioural problems when the child is three years old. These are findings from the Norwegian Mother ...
Aug 11, 2017
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Health
High burden of iodine deficiency found in Israel's first national survey
62 percent of school-age children and 85 percent of pregnant women in Israel have low iodine intakes, according to the country's first national iodine survey. Government funding and legislation, and a government-regulated ...
Mar 27, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Thyroid cancer: treatment and prognosis
Dear Mayo Clinic: How is thyroid cancer treated? Does it always require taking out the thyroid? When is iodine treatment used, and how does that work?
Mar 21, 2017
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Health
Desalinated sea water linked to iodine deficiency disorders
An estimated 300 million people worldwide rely on over 17,000 desalination plants in 150 countries for water, and the numbers are likely to grow.
Sep 19, 2016
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Diabetes
Topical iodine can cause overestimation of blood glucose
(HealthDay)—Use of topical iodine can cause overestimation of blood glucose (BG) readings, according to a case report published online Aug. 8 in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics.
Aug 15, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
Imaging after thyroid cancer treatment does not necessarily mean better outcomes
More imaging after thyroid cancer treatment identifies recurrence, but it does not always improve survival, a new study suggests.
Jul 20, 2016
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Pediatrics
Restrictive diets may cause thyroid troubles in young kids
(HealthDay)—Two cases of children who developed iodine deficiency highlight the risks of putting too many restrictions on young kids' diets, researchers say.
May 10, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
Radioactive iodine treatment in women affects ovarian reserve and may affect fertility
Women of reproductive age who have thyroid cancer should be cautious about receiving radioactive iodine treatment, which affects their remaining egg supply - their ovarian reserve - and may affect their fertility, new research ...
Apr 3, 2016
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New study finds clear differences between organic and non-organic milk and meat
In the largest study of its kind, an international team of experts led by Newcastle University, UK, has shown that both organic milk and meat contain around 50% more beneficial omega-3 fatty acids than conventionally produced ...
Feb 15, 2016
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