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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

"We sold all we had. Sunday morning it ran out and that's it. I've got it ordered from a wholesale manufacturer and they said it wouldn't be manufactured till Friday next week." It's the same story at ...