{
  "id": 16045706,
  "title": "Prenatal iron deficiency leaves lasting changes in the developing brain",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/prenatal-iron-deficiency-leaves-lasting-changes-in-the-developing",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-22T12:00:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Medical Xpress",
    "slug": "medical-xpress",
    "url": "https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-10-prenatal-iron-deficiency-brain.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "During the first weeks of pregnancy, developing cells are already laying the foundation for the brain. Iron plays a major role in the organization and shaping of cells during this stage of gestation. Epidemiological studies suggest that mothers with low iron levels during the first trimester of pregnancy have a higher risk of giving birth to a child who develops cognitive impairments like autism,…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}