Iron buildup in brain linked to higher risk for movement disorders
Hereditary hemochromatosis is caused by a gene mutation, and can lead to liver and heart ailments; new findings suggest it is also a risk factor for conditions like Parkinson’s disease
03-Aug-2022 -
A disorder called hereditary hemochromatosis, caused by a gene mutation, results in the body absorbing too much iron, leading to tissue damage and conditions like liver disease, heart problems and diabetes. Scant and conflicting research had suggested, however, that the brain was spared from iron ...
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