Though we often take the term "iodized salt" for granted, there is a reason why your salt is treated with iodine. But does it ...

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, ...

You're probably well aware that your salt shaker could lead to high blood pressure, water retention, and other health issues ...

Kosher salt is the simplest go-to. The texture is larger and coarser than table salt. It’s also not as salty as table salt, ...

Pink Himalayan salt and white table salt differ in origin, composition, and benefits. Himalayan salt, sourced from Pakistan, ...

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A century ago, iodine deficiency affected kids across large swaths of the country. It essentially disappeared after some food makers started adding it to table salt, bread and some other foods ...

A century ago, iodine deficiency affected kids across large swathes of the US. It essentially disappeared after some food ...

Public Health Directorate educates on iodised salt benefits, warns against non-iodised salt risks amid rock salt surge.