Vladimir Putin's recent threats of nuclear weapon use are deeply concerning. A nuclear war would have catastrophic ...

Residents have been told only to take it if a radiation leak is confirmed. So far, only people living within 50km (30 miles) of the power plant are being offered the potassium iodide tablets ...

Sweden, Finland and Norway have advised citizens to keep iodine tablets at home in preparation for the worst-case scenario ...

Sales of potassium iodide or KI pills, which are often marketed as protecting the body from radioactive fallout, are soaring. But radiation health experts say the pills aren't really helpful in ...

24, at the Townsend Fire Company. Potassium iodide tablets play a crucial role in radiation emergencies by protecting the thyroid gland from radioactive iodine. While they don't shield against ...

Iodine can reduce the risk of thyroid cancer after a release of radiation ... person can get a blister pack of six pills. Potassium iodide tablets are stocked centrally in Germany and are only ...

Montgomery County authorities are preparing to distribute free potassium iodide tablets to people who live in the area of the Limerick Generating Station. The tablets will be distributed to anyone ...