Potassium iodide (KI) is a type of iodine a person may receive during a radiation emergency. It works by preventing the thyroid from absorbing a type of radioactive material. KI is a type of medical ...

Potassium iodide is a salt made up of the minerals potassium (K) and iodine (I). Its chemical formula is “KI.” Potassium iodide is a medication and, when used properly, it can help protect the thyroid ...

Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) are strongly encouraging prenatal vitamin manufacturers to use only potassium iodide and not other sources of iodine in their products.

Potassium iodide (KI) is a salt that can help protect you from radioactive iodine. Your thyroid gland is the part of your body that’s most sensitive to radioactive iodine. Potassium iodide can help ...

As Russia's assault in Ukraine intensifies, fear of radioactive fallout from accidental or intentional attacks on Ukraine's nuclear plants, or from the use of a nuclear bomb, has triggered surging ...

Vladimir Putin's recent threats of nuclear weapon use are deeply concerning. A nuclear war would have catastrophic consequences, both short and long-term, including radiation-induced cancers. However, ...

The price of pills that can help protect people from radiation poisoning has nearly tripled following Russia's attack on Ukraine and amid fears the conflict could lead to a nuclear incident. European ...

If you live near any of Pennsylvania's four nuclear power plants, you will be able to get a fresh batch of potassium iodide tablets in mid August, to use in case of a radiation leak. But what are ...