Higher maternal selenium levels during pregnancy were associated with a lower risk of streptococcal infections in children, suggesting a potential protective effect. Scientists from Hokkaido ...

A study in mice demonstrates that exposure to contaminating mixtures of metals and drug residue increases damage to health, and evaluates the positive effects of a diet enriched in selenium to reduce ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Selenium supplements can slow the rise in virus levels in HIV-positive patients, which allows the number of beneficial CD4 immune cell to increase, according to results of ...

Selenium is a trace mineral that our bodies need to maintain good health. It's found naturally in soil and many foods. Consuming selenium helps with thyroid function, immune health, and defends our ...