Tag: iodine
Be careful, iodine deficiency: This is what you need to know now
The federal government is promoting iodized salt with a new campaign – and is thus coming into conflict with another health policy goal: salt reduction. What you need to know…
Iodine – a vital trace element
Prevent undersupply. Our body cannot produce iodine itself. The naturally occurring trace element is vital for human health. It is an important component of the…
War in Ukraine: risk of radiation and fires, distribution of iodine… are we heading towards a nuclear accident?
This Saturday, August 27, the existence of a risk of “spray of radioactive substances” at the Zaporijjia nuclear power plant was reported by the Ukrainian public operator. The concern grows.…
Do not take iodine tablets without recommendation – warning of side effects
Worry about radiation Demand for iodine tablets is increasing – experts warn against taking them The demand for iodine tablets is increasing. Some pharmacies are even out of stock. ©…
Rush in pharmacies to get iodine but “it’s useless”
Masks, hydroalcoholic gel, vaccines and now… iodine. Pharmacies have seen the demands of their patients evolve between the health crisis and the war in Ukraine. Especially since the attack on…
what to know about iodine tablets
The war in Ukraine, Vladimir Putin’s threats and the Russian army’s operations in Chernobyl and Zaporozhye have rekindled fear of nuclear power in Europe. Sales and demand for potassium iodide…
Faced with the risk of a nuclear incident, taking iodine preventively is dangerous
Since the outbreak of the Russian invasion in Ukraine, many Europeans, worried about the nuclear risk, rush to iodine tablets. Thus, while before February 24, sales were close to zero…
War in Ukraine: Federal Office for Radiation Protection warns against iodine tablets
war in Ukraine Federal Office for Radiation Protection warns against taking iodine tablets People with an overactive thyroid should generally not take iodine tablets © Benjamin Horn/ Eibner-Pressefoto / Picture…
Off to Mars: iodine propulsion could change space travel and satellites – knowledge
Every now and then the pace of the modern world accelerates: when an already existing technology suddenly becomes so inexpensive that it can be used much more widely. The French…