Why Half of Pregnant Women in Rural Ethiopia Skip Their Iron Pills
Researchers in Ethiopia discovered that only 45% of pregnant women in rural areas are taking their iron and folic acid supplements as recommended—far below the …
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Why Doctors and Patients Need to Work Together on Vitamin D
Vitamin D is important for strong bones and healthy bodies, but many people don't get enough of it. This research looks at how doctors can help patients take …
Read MoreWhy Some Pregnant Women Skip Their Iron Pills in Ethiopia
Researchers in Ethiopia wanted to understand why some pregnant women don't take their iron and folic acid supplements regularly, even though these vitamins are …
Read MoreWhy Cancer Patients Skip Their Nutrition Drinks (And How to Help)
Cancer patients often struggle to take nutritional supplements that doctors recommend to help them stay healthy during treatment. Researchers talked to 14 …
Read MoreHigh-Dose Vitamin D Helps Cystic Fibrosis Patients Even When They Skip Pills
Researchers studied 58 people with cystic fibrosis who received ultra-high doses of vitamin D (called 'stoss dosing') to boost their vitamin D levels. This …
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