If, like a package of food, you had a list of ingredients stamped in an out-of-the-way spot like the bottom of your foot—with the elements that make up most of your weight coming first—it would read ...

Selenium is a mineral that may support several aspects of human health. Most adults need around 55 micrograms (mcg) per day. Sources include nuts, eggs, and some fish. Selenium is a nutrient that ...

A new approach for activating chemical reactions based on the element selenium has been tested by scientists. They demonstrated that selenium can form bonds similar to those of hydrogen bonds, ...

Selenium, an 'essential trace element' often included in multimineral supplements, may not be as important as once thought. Although this trace element is essential in the diet of humans, it seems ...