Eating Less for 2 Years Doesn't Hurt Your Iron Levels
Researchers wanted to know if eating 25% fewer calories for two years could cause problems with iron and blood health in adults. They studied 220 healthy …
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How Mom's Stress, Violence, and Poor Nutrition Affect Kids' Health
A new study from Nepal shows that when mothers face multiple challenges at the same time—like domestic violence, depression, and not getting enough iron in …
Read MoreMany Healthy Women Have Hidden Iron Problems
Researchers discovered that 41% of young women with normal blood counts actually have low iron stores in their bodies. This "hidden" iron deficiency doesn't …
Read MoreBlood Tests May Help Predict Breast Cancer Survival Better Than Weight
Researchers studied 195 women with breast cancer to understand how nutrition affects survival. While weight and body measurements didn't predict outcomes, …
Read MoreWhy Doctors Miss Simple Blood Tests Before Blood Transfusions
When people come to the emergency room with low blood counts, doctors sometimes give them blood transfusions without first checking if the problem is caused by …
Read MoreSpecial Nutrition Boost Helps Pregnant Women with Low Iron Levels
Researchers studied nearly 2,500 pregnant women across four countries to see if a special nutrient-rich supplement helped babies grow better in the womb. They …
Read MoreFish Oil Supplements May Help Iron Levels in Young Women
Researchers gave omega-3 fish oil supplements to 39 college-aged women with low iron for 8 weeks to see if it would help their bodies store iron better. The …
Read MoreHow Poor Nutrition Affects How Your Eyes React to Light
Researchers studied how malnutrition affects the pupils (the black circles in the center of your eyes) in children. They compared 92 eyes from malnourished …
Read MoreHow Polio Survivors Can Develop Rare Swallowing Problems
A woman in her 40s who had polio as a child developed serious trouble swallowing and felt constantly tired. Doctors discovered she wasn't eating enough …
Read MoreHalf of Pregnant Refugee Women in Uganda Have Low Iron Levels
Researchers studied 304 pregnant women living in refugee camps in Uganda to understand how many had anemia, a condition where the body doesn't have enough …
Read MoreIron Deficiency Plus Antibiotics May Harm Brain Development in Young Children
Researchers discovered that when young children lack iron in their diet AND receive antibiotics, the combination causes bigger problems than either issue …
Read MoreIron: Why Your Body Needs It and How to Get Enough
Iron is a mineral your body needs to work properly—it helps carry oxygen in your blood, gives you energy, and keeps your immune system strong. Even though iron …
Read MoreWhy Anemia Is More Complex Than Just Low Iron
About 1 in 4 people worldwide struggle with anemia, a condition where your blood doesn't carry enough oxygen. While most people think anemia is just about …
Read MoreWhy Vitamins Matter for Pregnant Women with Low Iron
During pregnancy, many women develop anemia, which means they don't have enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout their body. This happens …
Read MoreWhy Teen Girls in Ethiopia Still Get Anemia Despite Iron Pills
Researchers in Ethiopia studied why teenage girls develop anemia (low iron in the blood), even when schools give them iron and folic acid supplements. They …
Read MoreHow Scientists Found the Key Switch for Making Vitamin B2
Scientists discovered how a special protein called Sef1 controls the production of riboflavin, also known as vitamin B2. This vitamin is important for our …
Read MoreAnemia Affects Millions Worldwide: What You Need to Know
Researchers looked at anemia (a condition where your body doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells) across the entire world from 1990 to 2021. They found …
Read MoreIron and Vitamin D Gaps May Boost Heart Disease Risk in Asia
Heart disease is becoming more common across Asia, and researchers are investigating why. A new study suggests that two nutritional deficiencies—not having …
Read MoreWhy Abuse May Lead to Low Iron Levels in Women
Researchers in Ethiopia discovered a troubling connection: women who experience violence from partners are more likely to have anemia, a condition where the …
Read MoreWhy Pregnant Women Struggle to Prevent and Treat Low Iron Levels
Researchers reviewed 61 studies from 23 countries to understand why pregnant women develop anemia (low iron in the blood) and why prevention programs aren't …
Read MoreMouth Sores Linked to Blood and Vitamin Problems
Researchers studied people with oral lichen planus (OLP), a condition causing painful sores in the mouth. They discovered that some OLP patients have …
Read MoreMouth Sores Linked to Hidden Nutritional Problems
Researchers studied people with oral lichen planus (OLP), a condition causing painful sores in the mouth, to see if they had hidden nutritional deficiencies. …
Read MoreWhy Doctors Disagree on Testing for Blood Iron Deficiency
Doctors around the world use different methods to figure out why someone has anemia (low red blood cells), especially when checking for iron, vitamin B12, or …
Read MoreNew Theory Links Three Factors to Multiple Sclerosis Risk
Researchers are proposing a new explanation for why multiple sclerosis (MS) develops. They suggest that three things—a common virus called Epstein-Barr, low …
Read MoreWhy Some People Get Anemia After Weight Loss Surgery
Researchers studied 465 people who had a common weight loss surgery called sleeve gastrectomy to understand why some develop iron deficiency and anemia …
Read MoreWhat Vitamins and Minerals Do Athletes Really Need?
A team of nutrition experts reviewed scientific research to understand what vitamins and minerals athletes need to perform their best. They found that most …
Read MoreHow to Take Iron Pills So Your Body Actually Uses Them
Iron is a mineral your brain and body need to work properly. Doctors sometimes prescribe iron supplements to help with mental health conditions and nutritional …
Read MoreMost Koreans Don't Eat Enough Iron and Eat Too Much Salt
Researchers looked at what Korean adults actually eat by studying food diaries from over 20,000 people. They discovered that most Koreans get too much salt and …
Read MoreWhy Kids With Gut Disease Often Get Anemia and How It Improves
Researchers studied 160 children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a condition that causes swelling in the digestive system. They found that about 6 out …
Read MoreMany Kids Missing Key Vitamins and Minerals
A new review of German nutrition studies shows that many children and teenagers aren't getting enough important vitamins and minerals like calcium, iron, …
Read MoreSimple Blood Test Helps Cancer Patients Feel Less Tired
Women with gynecologic cancer often develop anemia (low red blood cells) while receiving treatment, which makes them feel exhausted and weak. Doctors created a …
Read MoreWhy Health-Conscious People Are Missing Iron Problems
Researchers looked at blood samples from over 33,000 people in the UK who were getting private health checks. They found that iron deficiency and anemia (low …
Read MoreSpecial Grain Helps Athletes Think Better and Feel Less Stressed
Researchers tested whether eating pearl millet—a nutritious grain—could help young male athletes feel better mentally and think more clearly. Sixty athletes …
Read MoreBeef vs. Plant-Based Meat: Which Helps Your Heart Health?
Researchers wanted to know if eating lean beef every day is better or worse for your heart than eating plant-based meat. They studied 52 healthy women aged …
Read MoreWhy Some Young Women Get Iron Deficiency More Easily
Researchers in Indonesia are studying why some female medical students develop iron deficiency—a condition where the body doesn't have enough iron to work …
Read MoreWhy Millions of Europeans Are Secretly Malnourished Despite Having Food
Even though Europe has plenty of food, millions of people aren't getting enough essential vitamins and minerals—a problem called "hidden hunger." Unlike …
Read MoreWeight Loss Surgery Redo: Why Nutrition Problems Still Happen
When people have weight loss surgery and it doesn't work as well as hoped, doctors sometimes perform a second surgery to fix it. However, new research shows …
Read MoreWhy Some Kids Struggle in School: Missing Nutrients May Be the Answer
Researchers in Ivory Coast studied 252 schoolchildren to understand why some kids do better in school than others. They discovered that children who didn't …
Read MoreChewing Tobacco Linked to Lower Blood Iron Levels in Pakistani Kids
Researchers in Pakistan studied 283 children ages 6-12 to see if chewing smokeless tobacco products affects their blood health. They found that children who …
Read MoreWhy Malnourished Kids With Hidden Malaria Have Low Iron Levels
Researchers studied over 1,000 malnourished children in Burkina Faso to understand how a special hormone called hepcidin affects iron levels in their bodies. …
Read MoreSimple Steps During Pregnancy Can Cut Child Anemia by 80%
Researchers in South Asia tested whether helping mothers during pregnancy and early childhood could prevent anemia (low iron in the blood) in young children. …
Read MoreIron Problems Are Common in Kids With Cystic Fibrosis
Researchers looked at 190 children with cystic fibrosis to understand how often they develop iron deficiency—a condition where the body doesn't have enough …
Read MoreSpecial Soy Powder Helps Teen Girls Get More Iron
Researchers tested a new sprinkle powder made from specially processed soybeans to see if it could help teenage girls absorb more iron from their food. In an …
Read MoreWhich Plant Leaves Have the Most Iron Your Body Can Actually Use?
Researchers compared how much iron your body can actually absorb from roselle (a plant with red flowers) and avocado leaves and seeds in both fresh and dried …
Read MoreWhat Causes Anemia in Pregnant Women and How to Prevent It
Anemia—when your blood doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells—affects more than one in three pregnant women worldwide, especially in poorer countries. …
Read MoreWhy People With Acromegaly Often Have Low Blood Cell Counts
Acromegaly is a rare condition where the body makes too much growth hormone. Researchers studied 381 patients with acromegaly and found that more than half …
Read MoreTwo Types of Restless Legs: Why Pain Changes Everything
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a condition where people feel uncomfortable sensations in their legs, especially at night. Researchers discovered that RLS …
Read MoreTeaching Teen Girls About Food to Fight Anemia in Nepal
Researchers in Nepal are testing a new way to teach teenage girls about healthy eating to prevent anemia, a blood condition that affects millions of young …
Read MoreHeavy Periods May Cause Low Iron in Teen Girls
Researchers in Lebanon studied 2,254 teenage girls to understand why some develop anemia and nutrient deficiencies. They found that about 1 in 5 girls had …
Read MoreMillions of Pregnant Women Missing Key Nutrients Worldwide
A major review of 43 studies from 28 countries found that many pregnant women around the world don't get enough iron, folate, and vitamin B12—nutrients their …
Read MoreIron and Vitamin A Key to Fighting Anemia in Kids and Teens
Researchers studied over 54,000 children and teens from 16 countries to understand what causes anemia - a condition where you don't have enough healthy red …
Read MoreWhat You Eat Affects Your Hair: Study Shows Best Foods for Healthy Hair
Scientists reviewed 17 studies involving over 61,000 people to understand how diet affects hair health. They found that getting enough vitamin D and iron may …
Read MoreMany School Kids Don't Get Enough Iron and Vitamin B12
A study of 234 children in Turkey found that many school-age kids aren't getting enough important nutrients. About 1 in 10 children had anemia (low red blood …
Read MoreWhy Some People React to IV Iron and How Doctors Can Help Them
Researchers studied 51 people who had bad reactions to intravenous (IV) iron treatments. They found that these reactions aren't true allergies, and most people …
Read MoreFood Insecurity Hurts Pregnant Women's Nutrition in South Africa Study
A study of 427 pregnant women in South Africa found that most weren't getting enough important nutrients, especially those struggling to afford food. While …
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