14 percent of U.S. adults meet criteria for absolute iron deficiency
A considerable proportion of U.S. adults has absolute and functional iron deficiency, according to a study published online Sept. 24 in JAMA Network Open.
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Disease or Syndrome: Iron Deficiencies
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Five picky eating habits—and how to help your child overcome them
Have you ever found yourself negotiating with a pint-sized dictator about eating a single pea? You're not alone. Almost half of kids go through a stage of picky eating, and this typically peaks around the age of three.
Sep 12, 2024
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How and why did half-time oranges in junior sports become a tradition?
Eating oranges at half-time has been a popular and long-standing tradition at junior sports in countries such as Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Aug 25, 2024
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Evidence is still lacking for iron deficiency screening in pregnancy
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to weigh the balance of benefits and harms for recommending screening for iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia in ...
Aug 20, 2024
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Iron deficiency is common and often persistent, says study
Iron deficiency (ID) is common in an American statewide health system, and the time to resolution is prolonged, according to a study published online Aug. 15 in Blood Advances.
Aug 15, 2024
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Study finds over half of iron deficiency cases in large health system still unresolved at three years
Over half of people with iron deficiency were found to still have low iron levels three years after diagnosis, and among patients whose condition was effectively treated within that timeframe, they faced longer-than-expected ...
Aug 15, 2024
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What your nails can tell you about your health
When I was a medical student, nails were one part of my anatomy course that I really struggled with. I found it difficult, at first, to stomach the sight of painful nail injuries.
Aug 7, 2024
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Study determines prevalence of iron deficiency varies with different definitions
The prevalence of iron deficiency varies significantly with three different definitions, according to a study published online June 7 in JAMA Network Open.
Jun 10, 2024
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New study says obese and overweight children at risk of iron deficiency
Children and young people who are overweight or obese are at significantly higher risk of iron deficiency, according to a study by nutritional scientists at the University of Leeds.
Apr 10, 2024
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Researchers help spearhead changes to global anemia guidelines
The way anemia is diagnosed worldwide could change for the first time in 50 years, following a landmark study led by WEHI researchers.
Mar 28, 2024
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