Iodine deficiency has been linked with infertility, miscarriage, premature birth, high blood pressure during pregnancy, and ...

Spine surgeons are noticing an increase in patients with neck and upper back pain, likely related to poor posture during prolonged smartphone use, according to a recent report. Some patients ...

One sign of insufficient iodine is a swelling of the neck, known as a goiter. The thyroid gland in the neck uses iodine to produce hormones that regulate the heart rate and other body functions ...

"A century ago, much of northern America was known as the goiter belt," said The Economist. A lack of natural iodine in the soil and water, and an iodine-poor diet, led to the "characteristic neck ...

Previous exposure to radiation, especially to the neck, can increase the risk of goiter. Genetic Predisposition A family history of thyroid disorders can increase the likelihood of developing goitre.

According to a report on "24 Oras," Monday, the initiative is in commemoration of the Goiter Awareness Week on the fourth week of January. Goiter results from the enlargement of the thyroid gland, ...