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The Iron Scale: Factors Tipping Towards Overload
Some of us may have grown up thinking that spinach is a good source of iron, but this isn’t exactly true. It’s been said that a report from the 1800′s mistakenly claimed that the vegetable has 10...
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Learning About My Risk For Iron Overload
Bethann is a Health Content Scientist at 23andMe and regular contributor to the Spittoon. The following is her story about finding out she has a genetic condition that puts her at risk for iron...
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Updated Results for Hereditary Hemochromatosis
Mutations in the HFE gene cause most forms of hereditary hemochromatosis — a common genetic condition that increases a person’s risk for iron overload and can lead to liver disease, arthritis and...
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Hemochromatosis in Women Before and After Menopause
September is Menopause Awareness Month. It’s important for postmenopausal women to be aware of their increased risk for a variety of health conditions including iron overload in those with hereditary...
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