Doctors Are Worried That Iodine Deficiency Is Coming Back
One sign of insufficient iodine is a swelling of the neck, known as a goiter. The thyroid gland in the neck uses iodine to ...
Doctors worry that iodine deficiency — a dietary problem from the past — is coming back
Although most people are still getting enough, researchers have increasingly been reporting low levels of iodine in pregnant ...
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Iodine Deficiency in Kids Makes Unsettling Return
A notable case of iodine deficiency has surfaced, as a 13-year-old boy with a rapidly enlarging neck puzzled doctors in ...
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Doctors worry that iodine deficiency — a dietary problem from the past — is coming back
That's why doctors recommend that pregnant or breastfeeding women check labels to ensure they are taking multivitamins or prenatal supplements with iodine.Some studies have linked even mild iodine ...
Iodine deficiency is rising as diets change. What are the symptoms and who’s at risk?
Iodised salt all but eradicated iodine deficiency years ago, but cases are now rising. Pregnant women and children are ...
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Doctors worry that iodine deficiency — a dietary problem from the past — is coming back
Many prenatal vitamins don’t contain iodine, noted Jean Kerver, the study’s lead author. That’s why doctors recommend that pregnant or breastfeeding women check labels to ensure they are taking ...
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What Is a Radioactive Iodine Uptake Test?
A radioactive iodine uptake test, or RAIU, is typically performed with a thyroid scan to help determine thyroid health and functioning. The test helps your healthcare provider see how much radioactive ...