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Iron fortification: health risks of excessive iron intake

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Iron is an essential mineral required for many bodily functions, including the formation of hemoglobin, but it can be harmful when taken in excess. One of the suggested methods of treating iron deficiency anemia is the enrichment of food with iron. Typically, a chosen staple food such as wheat or rice, or even salt, is … Read more

Excessive screen time is a factor in loneliness, mental health risks for young people

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Editor’s note: This is the second of two parts on the impact of isolation and loneliness. Michele Wentzel knows when one of her three children is upset. “They sort of isolate themselves and are very moody,” she said. “I can tell there’s something going on.” Wentzel keeps the lines of communication open with his sons … Read more