pharmacies began to run low on the pills. In the event of a nuclear catastrophe, taking iodine can help to protect against some types of radiation exposure. During a such an event, radioactive ...

Iodine can block the thyroid gland's take-up of radioactive iodine, but the pills can also cause medical problems. Two people died and six were injured in Thursday's accident at a test site.

In some areas, officials are already handing out the pills, which can stop the body absorbing radioactive iodine. Residents ... The tablets only help protect the thyroid, not other parts of ...