Stanleya pinnata, or "prince's plume," takes up large amounts of selenium from the soil. Danita Delimont/Getty Images At first glance, the long, thin leaves and pale green shoots of Stanleya pinnata, ...

Keshan disease is a form of cardiomyopathy, which is the term for conditions that affect the heart muscle. It may develop as a result of a selenium deficiency. A person can usually manage the ...

A major review has revealed the nutrients Britons are deficient in - and nearly half are lacking in a little-known mineral that is essential to healthy heart function. The analysis, published in the ...