Iodine deficiency is often seen as a problem of the past, but this isn't entirely true. During the 20th century, the iodization of salt became one of the most effective public health interventions for ...

Most plant foods are quite low in iodine compared to many animal foods. Although vegans are generally more likely to have iodine deficiency compared to vegetarians and omnivores, iodine deficiency in ...

A large UK study reveals that vegetarians, but not vegans, have a slightly elevated risk of hypothyroidism, raising new questions about iodine intake and the role of BMI in interpreting diet-related ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Some vegans may not be getting enough iodine in their diets, suggests a new study. That finding is particularly relevant for women who are pregnant, researchers say, as ...

The debate over whether a vegetarian diet is healthier than a meat-based one—or vice versa—has existed for ages. The truth is that every type of diet, whether vegetarian, non-vegetarian, or vegan, has ...

Doctors and researchers are puzzled by a recent rise in what might seem like an antiquated problem: iodine deficiency. Iodine, a trace element that helps regulate metabolism and produce vital hormones ...

Children who are vegans and vegetarians may not be getting all the nutrients they need from their diets, a group of international researchers said Friday. Similar patterns were seen in kids on a vegan ...

A new study by researchers at University College Cork (UCC), Ireland, found that 60% of pregnant women had suboptimal iodine status, highlighting a need for increased nutritional awareness to support ...