If you’ve ever spotted a soft, squishy lump under the throat of a baby goat, you may have been alarmed — especially if you’ve heard the word “goiter” thrown around in goat circles. But in most cases, ...

Iodine deficiency has been linked with infertility, miscarriage, premature birth, high blood pressure during pregnancy, and ...

If you've ever noticed a lump at the base of your neck, it could be a sign of goiter, an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland. The condition is more common after age 40, and affects more ...

"A century ago, much of northern America was known as the goiter belt," said The Economist. A lack of natural iodine in the soil and water, and an iodine-poor diet, led to the "characteristic neck ...