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The iodine quickly circulates to the thyroid gland, where is absorbed so it can kill both cancerous and healthy cells. The problem comes when patients have to answer the question, "Where can I go while I'm radioactive?"

Selenium is involved in the biochemical aspects and regular functioning of many cells and tissues in the body. This essential element has been gaining importance owing to its role in the immune system in humans and animals.

Antibiotics are real life-savers — but if we continue to abuse them, they won't be for much longer. Here's why you should never ask for antibiotics when dealing with a flu or the common cold.

Is your child's potential day care a valuable addition to their life, or a house of horrors you'll regret sending them to for the rest of your life? Don't wonder — know. Here's how to vet candidate day care centers.

If you've been feeling under the weather for a while, you probably blame a "virus", one of those vague conditions that causes weeks or months of misery. However, if you have the symptoms below, it's possible you have an often-treatable thyroid problem.

The most common cause of women's infertility is PCOS, polycystic ovarian disease. Because PCOS is a disease of not just the ovaries but also of the hypothalamus and pituitary in the brain, treatment can be complicated-but sometimes simple measures work.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormone imbalance that can cause irregular periods, unwanted hair growth, and acne. It is also known as Stein-Leventhal Syndrome or Polycystic Ovary Disease.

Flat feet in children shouldn't be a reason for parental concern as most pediatricians claim it's normal to have fallen arches even by the age of five. Delayed walking is caused by underlying neuromuscular conditions and lack of motor skills.

Most children take their first steps when they’re about a year old, but the age can vary from nine to 18 months and still be considered healthy and normal. Intoeing shouldn’t cause bigger complications and delays in learning to walk.

Rickets caused by vitamin D deficiency is a serious condition that can be prevented with adequate supplementation. It is an example of extreme deficiency in vitamin D, which occurs rarely, but when it does, it can be months before it is obvious.