According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, absolute and functional iron deficiency both affect a large percentage of adults in the US -- around 14% and 15%, respectively.

Severe iron deficiency anemia can cause hair loss. This includes androgenetic alopecia or pattern hair loss. Iron deficiency anemia occurs when a person does not have enough iron in their system.

MILAN — Interest in direct-energy weapons is rising in the Gulf region, a technology in which Israel has proclaimed itself a leader with the fielding of the Iron Beam. Absent the breakthrough ...