For the first time, research has shown how much of a critical role the natural antioxidant selenium plays at the earliest stages of a woman's fertility. "Selenium is an essential trace element found ...

Selenium, a trace mineral found in various foods and nutritional supplements, may inhibit progression toward esophageal cancer among people with Barrett's esophagus, a precancerous condition that ...

Selenium is a mineral found in the soil. It naturally appears in water and some foods. While people only need a very small amount, selenium plays a key role in your metabolism. Brazil nuts are are one ...

Russell Boyd ponders on how selenium — despite close similarities with its neighbours of the chalcogen family, sulfur and tellurium — continues to reveal chemical and biological activities of its own.

Brazil nuts may not be a staple in your pantry, but eating just a few a day serves up big benefits. This tropical nut hails from the Amazon River area, where the selenium content of the soil is quite ...