A polluted tailings pond at the Kennecott Utah mine has sunk 20 feet or more, raising concerns that it has seeped contamination into the neighboring Great Salt Lake. But the state regulator charged ...

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Selenium is a nutrient that is naturally present in many foods, added to others and is also available as a dietary supplement in pill, powder and liquid form, explains Perri Halperin, a nutritional ...

Old radios often had selenium rectifiers to convert AC to DC. The problem is that the old units, dating back to 1933, are prone to failure and to release dangerous chemicals like hydrogen selenide. [M ...

Selenium supplementation is associated with improvements in key thyroid measures in patients with Hashimoto thyroiditis who are not treated with thyroid hormone replacement therapy, research from a ...

Thyroid eye disease is an autoimmune condition that causes inflammation in one or both eyes. It’s often linked to Graves’ disease or other autoimmune conditions that can affect your thyroid. Your ...

Brazil nuts may not be a staple in your pantry, but eating just a few a day serves up big benefits. This tropical nut hails from the Amazon River area, where the selenium content of the soil is quite ...