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Milk can lead to anemia

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In the event that a child under school age drink more than two glasses of milk a day, his body decreases the amount of iron, which can lead to anemia. According to the study, which was attended by 1,300 children of preschool age, children should not drink more than two glasses of milk a day. Milk contains calcium and vitamin D, needed for bone growth. However, excessive intake of milk in the body is accompanied by a decrease in the amount of iron, and iron deficiency leads to movement disorders. Children who drank three or more glasses of milk per day had reduced levels of serum ferritin, which reflects the state of body iron stores. The more milk the children drank, the lower ferritin levels fell. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends limiting consumption of cow's milk for preschoolers to two glasses a day. However, the Committee on Nutrition believe that children who drink at least four glasses of milk a day, should be given supplements of vitamin D. Supplementati

What You Need to Know About Mesothelioma in Children

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Mesothelioma is deadly type of cancer that is most frequently caused by asbestos exposure. Mesothelioma is mostly found in older people but children can also suffer from this disease. Mesothelioma in children is extremely difficult to diagnose because it is rarely found in kids. In addition, in adults development of mesothelioma takes years after the exposure to asbestos, but with children, it is still not known. What Causes Mesothelioma in Children? Mesothelioma in adults is caused by asbestos exposure and takes decades before the cancer is diagnosed. It is because asbestos fibers that enter the body remain embedded in the body for decades before being diagnosed. On the other hand, when it is diagnosed in children, they generally do not live long enough. Mesothelioma in children can be linked to asbestos but it can be occur without asbestos exposure. Researchers are looking for hereditary links and other possible causes. Types of Mesothelioma in Children Since pleural mesotheli