A trace element known as iodine plays a major role in our health, powering the thyroid gland to regulate metabolism. But a ...

Some analysis suggests an IQ increase of about 15 points in the general population, as reflected in standard military aptitude tests in parts of the U.S. that were most profoundly iodine-deficient, ...

In a wild assortment of health emergencies, Houston's hospitals and doctors have kept me alive. In an emergency, I've driven ...

When it's overactive (hyperthyroidism), symptoms can include weight loss, anxiety and rapid heart rate. While medication is ...