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 ...

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, ...

Sales of potassium iodide pills, like these shown from 2002, soar as fears of radiation from nuclear fallout or reactor accidents rise amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Carlos T. Miranda Associated ...

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 ...

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 ...

IOWA CITY – The people who buy their groceries at the New Pioneer Co-op in downtown Iowa City can find all sorts of non-traditional foods and vitamins. Yet workers say the focus of the calls this week ...

Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the prospect of nuclear war has crossed the minds of many worried consumers — causing new price surges in several commodities. This includes potassium iodide pills.