Iron is essential for the function of all cells through its roles in oxygen delivery, electron
transport, and enzymatic activity. Cells with high metabolic rates require more iron and are at …

There is increasing evidence from preclinical and human studies that nutrition in the late
foetal and early neonatal period has a significant impact on neurodevelopment across the …

Sarah E. Cusick, PhD, and Michael K. Georgieff, MD Every child has a right to optimal
cognitive, social, and emotional behavioral development. The cognitive, social, and …

Iron deficiency is the most common micronutrient deficiency in the world and
disproportionately affects pregnant women and young children. Iron deficiency has negative …

Iron deficiency, with or without anemia, is common in pregnant women. In fact, nearly 30% of
reproductive-age women are anemic worldwide, and anemia in pregnancy has an estimated …

Iron deficiency (ID) before the age of 3 y can lead to long-term neurological deficits despite
prompt diagnosis of ID anemia (IDA) by screening of hemoglobin concentrations followed by …

The role of iron in neurodevelopment has long been recognized, and the adverse effects of
early‐life iron deficiency on brain development and subsequent function across the lifespan …

Recent evidence suggests that physical and mental health are influenced by an intricate
interaction between genes and environment. Environmental factors have been shown to …

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is common and represents a significant public
health burden, yet very few interventions have been tested in FASD. Cognitive deficits are …

Iron fine-tunes innate immune responses, including macrophage inflammation. In this
review, we summarize the current understanding about the iron in dictating macrophage …