"A century ago, much of northern America was known as the goiter belt," said The Economist. A lack of natural iodine in the ...

Yes, consuming too little salt can also lead to various health problems. Experts suggest that we may not always realize when ...

Overall, the WHO estimates that iodine deficiency—one of the world’s most common nutritional gaps—affects around 2bn people ...

Premature babies need a salt supplement in the first weeks after birth to ensure their brains develop correctly, a study showed today. Language, memory, intelligence and coordination were all ...

Hyperglycemia (increased blood glucose) can lower sodium level in blood. In such cases, use Medindia's Corrected Sodium Calculator to calculate the sodium level in patients to overcome the deficit.

Vietnam is among the remaining 26 countries worldwide still facing iodine deficiency, according to a report from the Global ...

Iodine deficiency remains a leading cause of preventable brain damage globally. Adequate intake through iodised salt supports thyroid hormone production, cognitive function, and healthy pregnancy ...

Varanasi: It is important to use the right amount of iodised salt while cooking, said chief medical officer Dr Sandeep Chaudhary while stressing the importance of iodine at an event held to mark ...

(MENAFN- Adfactors PR) Bengaluru, October 21, 2024: On World Iodine Deficiency Day (WIDD), Tata Salt, India’s pioneer and market leader in iodized salt, reaffirms its commitment to combating ...