My sister is a 48-year-old vegetarian and a marathoner. Recently, she was feeling fatigued, and a friend suggested she have her iron levels tested. The results showed that her ferritin levels were low. What does this mean? Should she worry?
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Bodywork: Can a collar protect athletes from brain injuries?
While watching the NFL playoffs, I’ve noticed a number of players wearing what looks like a collar around their necks. It’s not attached to anything, and it’s not bulky like a typical pad. Any idea what this is and why players are wearing it?
Bodywork: Getting to the root of “chemo curls”
My friend’s chemo treatment caused him to lose his hair temporarily. His formerly straight hair is now curly. Is this normal?
With gene-editing technology, the possibilities are staggering
An advancement in gene editing technology is transforming medicine in the lab and the clinic. Where could this technology lead?
Healthy resolutions that won’t fall short
Resolutions for a healthy New Year follow a pretty standard script. And they almost always end up on the cutting-room floor by February.
How Long Can We Live?
And is that even the right question?
