n a nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; used especially in medicine and photography and in dyes; occurs naturally only in combination in small quantities (as in sea water or rocks)
n a tincture consisting of a solution of iodine in ethyl alcohol; applied topically to wounds as an antiseptic
Iodine deficiency the most preventable cause of brain damage ADELAIDE, Australia, June 19 (UPI) -- Iodized salt in bread is not enough to provide healthy levels of iodine for pregnant women and their unborn children in Australia, researchers say.
June 19, 2013 - UPI
Iodine in bread not enough for pregnant women Iodized salt used in bread is not enough to provide healthy levels of iodine for pregnant women and their unborn children, new research shows.
June 18, 2013 - Science Daily
Iodine Supplements May Be Too Much of a Good Thing Title: Iodine Supplements May Be Too Much of a Good Thing Category: Health News Created: 6/12/2013 2:35:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 6/13/2013 12:00:00 AM
June 14, 2013 - MedicineNet.com
Jan McLucas in The Canberra Times Mild to moderate iodine deficiency can result in children having learning difficulties and can affect the development of motor skills and hearing. In extreme cases it can result in severe intellectual disability,Senator McLucas said.
Anatoly Karpov in UN News Centre After twenty years, there can be no excuse for further delay,said UNICEF Regional Ambassador chess Grand Master Anatoly Karpov. "Universal salt iodization is the most effective way to ensure that every child gets enough iodine. It is also...
Richard Mandella in BloodHorse It's fairly minor, just at a bad time,said Mandella. "It's very tender. We can't run him. We just soaked it and are doing it up in a medicinal poultice. We will treat it with a solution of iodine tomorrow. He might miss a week or two of...