In low- and middle-income countries, anemia reduction efforts are often touted as a way to improve educational outcomes and reduce poverty. A new study, co-authored by a global health economics expert from the University ...
Jun 18, 2024
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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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Over 40% of cases curated based on stringent clinical and laboratory criteria from the Indian subcontinent have an inherited iron metabolism defect on comprehensive genomic evaluation, report investigators in The Journal ...
May 20, 2024
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Many parents ask why they can't feed their baby regular cow's milk instead of breast milk or formula.
May 20, 2024
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The American Pediatric Association recommends iron supplements to all healthy infants who breastfeed longer than four months, while its European counterpart, Society of Gastroenterology, Hepataology and Nutrition, does not ...
May 20, 2024
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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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Melatonin is a hormone naturally produced in the brain that's linked to your body's sleep and wake cycle. The natural release of melatonin is stimulated by darkness and suppressed by daylight. It's also available as a supplement ...
Apr 8, 2024
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Parents are often faced with well-meaning opinions and conflicting advice about what to feed their babies.
Apr 5, 2024
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Colorectal cancer, the third-most common cancer in the U.S., has been rising among younger people for the past two decades. It is not one type of cancer but two cancers: colon cancer, which starts in the large intestine, ...
Mar 15, 2024
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The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force concludes there is currently insufficient evidence regarding screening and supplementation for iron deficiency anemia (IDA) during pregnancy. These findings form the basis of a draft ...
Feb 27, 2024
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