Many cases of iron deficiency in school-aged children could be diagnosed earlier, according to a new study published in Blood Red Cells & Iron. By applying a higher ferritin threshold than used in current guidelines, researchers ...
May 20, 2026
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The beta cells in our pancreas act as highly sensitive sensors that constantly measure the amount of sugar in our blood. As soon as we eat something and the sugar level rises, the beta cells produce insulin to help the body ...
Mar 8, 2026
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Environmental factors driven by climate change are already shaping what ends up on Americans' plates and how nutritious it is, according to a new perspective paper by researchers at the University of California, Irvine's ...
Jan 15, 2026
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Iron deficiency without anemia is a common feature of moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD), according to a study published in Nutrients.
Dec 23, 2025
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More than half of teenage girls experienced heavy bleeding and 40% had an iron deficiency. The research, led by Lund University in Sweden, also shows that young teenage girls who experience heavy menstrual bleeding—and are ...
Dec 17, 2025
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Chewing on ice may seem harmless, perhaps even refreshing, but dental experts warn it can actually wreak havoc on your teeth.
Oct 6, 2025
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Duke-NUS Medical School, working with an international team of experts, has contributed to a new evidence-based plan to tackle anemia—a condition affecting nearly two billion people worldwide and a persistent obstacle to ...
Sep 11, 2025
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Iron deficiency—when there's too little iron in the blood—may affect a quarter of the world's population, and in particular, women of reproductive age. Symptoms can include fatigue and shortness of breath, and without treatment, ...
May 8, 2025
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Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) tend to have higher average ferritin levels compared to control subjects, but this does not seem to have a significant impact on their fertility or metabolic health. Iron deficiency ...
Apr 28, 2025
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New research published in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology has found that mothers who are anemic in early pregnancy face a higher likelihood of giving birth to a child with a heart defect.
Apr 23, 2025
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