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Study Reveals Staggering Toll of Being Black in America: 1.6M Excess Deaths Over 22 Years

Research has long shown that Black people live sicker lives and die younger than white people.

Why Waste Money on School Lunches for Poor Kids?

Politics don't mix well with biology and child development, especially regarding nourishing lunches that promote educational efforts.

Hesitant to Discuss Weight with Your Patients?

Five Tips for Women’s Health Providers to Address Obesity

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.