Aging gracefully necessitates attention to overall health, caution with supplements, and maintaining a healthy diet. Avoid ...

A new paper by a team of Concordia researchers from the departments of Biology and Physics proposes a novel method of ...

The Barrie, Ont.-born writer says she's visiting the hospital every two weeks to get blood taken from her body, which is ...

Iron overload was associated with an increased risk for fractures, especially hip, vertebral, and humerus fractures among men and women.

After several phlebotomies in three to four months, my level was 122 ng/mL. Currently, I have a score of 97 ng/mL. I prefer to accept this lower score and monitor it every two to three months. Please ...

Poor nutrition during pregnancy can have serious consequences for both maternal and child health. A new research collaboration – 'Mother's Micronutrient Supplement for Pregnancy and Lactation' (MoMS) ...

HONG KONG (Reuters) - China has launched a national plan to address the rapidly growing prevalence of dementia, which authorities say is becoming "a widespread societal concern" and poses "significant ...

Thyroid disease is caused by over- or underproduction of thyroid hormones. An overproduction of thyroid hormones is called hyperthyroidism, and an underproduction of thyroid hormones is called ...

Hereditary hemochromatosis is a genetic condition that causes the body to absorb too much dietary iron, usually in adulthood. Symptoms can include tiredness, weight loss, skin color changes ...

Background: Iron overload disorders, including hereditary hemochromatosis (HH), are characterized by excessive iron accumulation, which can cause severe organ damage. HH is most associated with the ...