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How Too Much Iron (or Too Little) Puts Your Health at Risk

IRON DEFICIENCY IS COMMON in humans. On the other hand, excessive iron (for example, with hemochromatosis) is associated with an increased risk of developing several cancers, including breast, colorectal, liver, and prostate.

You Can’t Hack Your Way to Health

What’s the one best thing I can do for my health? This question tends to come up around the new year. In my clinical...

It’s not an urban legend: Losing weight is often harder for women

Losing weight may be challenging, but biology isn’t destiny. A national expert explains why women may have a more difficult time than men in shedding pounds.

Hesitant to Discuss Weight with Your Patients?

Five Tips for Women’s Health Providers to Address Obesity