Two common, treatable medical conditions—hypertension and iron-deficiency anemia—contribute significantly to racial disparities in childbirth complications, according to a pair of new studies from the ...

STANFORD - Two new studies from the Stanford University School of Medicine revealed significant differences between races in rates of birth complications caused by high blood pressure and anemia ...

Researchers found that drinking guava juice may significantly improve anemia by helping the body absorb iron more efficiently ...

Panelists discuss how iron deficiency anemia significantly impacts patients’ quality of life through symptoms like chronic fatigue, shortness of breath, and cognitive dysfunction, while also creating ...

Medically reviewed by Laura Young, MD Eating a balanced diet helps your body get the vitamins and minerals it needs to ...

Iron deficiency anemia was identified in an additional 3.3 million US adults when the ferritin threshold was liberalized from ≤ 15 ng/mL, recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), to ≤ 45 ng ...

Panelists discuss how monitoring patients with iron deficiency anemia requires regular follow-up appointments to track laboratory values, assess symptom improvement (particularly fatigue), and ...

Iron is an important mineral for healthy red blood cells. Without enough of it, you have a higher risk of developing anemia. However, it’s also possible to have an iron deficiency without anemia. Iron ...

Chronic hemorrhoids, or piles, may cause iron deficiency anemia due to persistent blood loss. Symptoms may develop in severe cases of anemia. They can include tiredness, shortness of breath, and more.