Why a Mysterious Rash Led Doctors to Check Zinc Levels
A man in his mid-30s developed a severe, spreading rash that didn't respond to normal treatments. He had liver disease and digestive problems that put him at …
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Better Nutrition Helps Kids' Vaccines Work Better
When children don't get enough food or nutrients, their bodies can't fight off diseases as well, even after getting vaccines. Researchers looked at 42 studies …
Read MoreNew Mineral Mix Helps Chickens Grow Bigger and Healthier
Scientists tested a new way to give chickens important minerals like zinc and copper to help them grow better and stay healthier. Instead of using the …
Read MoreMom's Zinc Helps Baby Chickens Develop Better Guts
Scientists studied whether giving mother chickens extra zinc in their food would help their baby chicks grow better and healthier. They fed 128 mother chickens …
Read MoreRare Zinc Deficiency Causes Serious Skin and Health Problems in Babies
Researchers studied six babies who developed a rare condition called acrodermatitis enteropathica, which happens when the body doesn't get enough zinc. This …
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