Iron Supplements for Kids in Malaria Areas: Safe or Risky?
Researchers looked at 40 studies involving nearly 34,000 children in areas where malaria is common to figure out if giving iron supplements is safe. Iron …
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How Age Changes Stomach Disease Symptoms in Adults
Researchers studied 56 adults with autoimmune gastritis, a condition where the body's immune system attacks the stomach lining. They compared younger adults …
Read MoreOverweight Kids May Have Hidden Blood Problems
Researchers discovered that children who are overweight are more likely to have iron deficiency anemia—a condition where the body doesn't have enough healthy …
Read MoreCan a Simple Nutrient Help Iron-Deficient Babies Learn Better?
Millions of babies worldwide suffer from iron deficiency, which can harm their brain development and learning abilities. Even when doctors treat the iron …
Read MoreWhen to Check If Your Child Has Enough Iron in Their Blood
Doctors and health experts from India and Southeast Asia have created new guidelines to help catch iron deficiency anemia (a condition where children don't …
Read MoreNew Iron Supplement Works Better and Feels Easier on Your Stomach
Scientists created a new type of iron supplement that works more like the iron your body naturally stores. Unlike traditional iron pills that can upset your …
Read MoreNew Gelatin Supplement May Help Your Body Absorb Iron Better
Researchers tested a new type of supplement made from donkey-hide gelatin to see if it could help people with iron deficiency anemia—a condition where your …
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