Erin Brady

4 days ago | mlo-online.com | Erin Brady

A recent study led by Yale School of Medicine investigates why more adult women should test for iron deficiency. According to a release, “recent studies suggest that 14% of U.S. adults and 38% of reproductive age women are iron deficient. Worldwide, this issue may impact as many as 2 billion people.” Untreated, iron deficiency can lead to more serious conditions, like anemia. Untreated patients also suffer unnecessary symptoms, according to the study’s lead author.

4 days ago | mlo-online.com | Erin Brady

The World Health Organization (WHO) published the World report on social determinants of health equity. According to a release, certain social factors affect lifespan.

4 days ago | mlo-online.com | Erin Brady

A new National Institutes of Health (NIH) study revealed that more people under 50 are being diagnosed with certain types of cancer. According to the NIH, from 2010-2019, “the incidence of 14 cancer types increased among people under age 50.” Cancer diagnoses of 19 other types decreased in this age group.

1 week ago | mlo-online.com | Erin Brady

With new Alzheimer's biomarker tests being discovered, the Alzheimer's Association asked Americans for their outlook and published the findings in a Special Report. The survey found:·Nearly all Americans think early Alzheimer’s diagnosis is essential. ·Over half believe “cognitive screening for Alzheimer’s or other dementia” is a critical aspect of prevention. ·Most Americans (4 in 5, according to the report) reported wanting an Alzheimer’s diagnosis before symptoms arise.

1 week ago | mlo-online.com | Erin Brady

Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admission rates are growing in the United States, according to new data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). These increases are across “all maternal age groups from 2016 to 2023” and races. Additionally, the data shows the term the infants were when they were born, and their birthweight saw rises among all categories.