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| Feeling exhausted or irritable? There could be an undiagnosed reason for that, especially for women. According to a U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys study, around a third of U.S. women of reproductive age may not be getting enough iron. Despite the high risks, doctors don’t routinely screen for iron deficiency, which could lead to anemia, during annual health examinations. The ambiguous symptoms of the condition — including lethargy, irritability, and pale skin — means low iron can go easily overlooked, said Angela Weyand, a pediatric hematologist at the University of Michigan Medical School. 🩸 In addition to physical symptoms, women with iron deficiency can also struggle with anxiety, depression and restless leg syndrome.
🩸 During pregnancy, people are more vulnerable to anemia and if developed they’re more likely to have difficult pregnancies. Low iron in a mother-to-be can affect newborn development.
🩸 One of the main reasons iron deficiency is more common among nonpregnant women than men is menstrual bleeding.
🩸 Iron deficiency in men is rare but when it develops it can signal an underlying condition such as cancer or an ulcer.
Here’s why there’s a call for more research on low iron and how it’s treated. |
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| Ursula Boschet has been running the legendary costume shop, Ursula’s Costumes in Los Angeles, for half a century. Now, the 90-year-old is closing its doors for good and everything is for sale. When customers walk into the shop they’re greeted by ghoulish masks of past presidents, a wall of wacky, colorful wigs and an impressive collection of stick-on mutton chops, mustaches and goatees in a glass counter. The shop has even been a frequent spot for celebrities like Kate Beckinsale, Victoria Tennant and Steve Martin. In fact, Boschet became so well-known for her talents she was tapped to play an extra in a few movies. |
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| | American gymnast Jordan Chiles is appealing her case to Switzerland’s highest federal court after her Olympic bronze medal was revoked by an arbitration court just days after she won the floor exercise final in Paris. |
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| In 2014, Wil Davenport was in a dark place and his mental health was unraveling. By December, he had admitted himself to an inpatient mental health program. One day, at the right time, his therapist and unsung hero said just what he needed to ignite a spark in him and help him want to live again. Editor's note: This story includes mentions of suicide. If you or someone you know may be considering suicide, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing or texting 9-8-8.
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| | American pastor David Lin is returning home after being arrested in China on a contract fraud charge that he and his family deny, the State Department said yesterday. The 68-year-old had been jailed for more than 18 years. |
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