Eating Less for 2 Years Doesn't Hurt Your Iron Levels
Researchers wanted to know if eating 25% fewer calories for two years could cause problems with iron and blood health in adults. They studied 220 healthy …
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Why Doctors Miss Simple Blood Tests Before Blood Transfusions
When people come to the emergency room with low blood counts, doctors sometimes give them blood transfusions without first checking if the problem is caused by …
Read MoreAnemia Affects Millions Worldwide: What You Need to Know
Researchers looked at anemia (a condition where your body doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells) across the entire world from 1990 to 2021. They found …
Read MoreCancer Drug Olaparib May Lower Folate Levels Quickly
Researchers studied cancer patients taking a drug called olaparib to see if it causes low folate levels (a B vitamin your body needs). They found that nearly …
Read MoreHow COVID-19 Can Damage Your Kidneys and Cause Anemia
COVID-19 doesn't just affect the lungs—it can also harm your kidneys and cause a condition called anemia, where your body doesn't have enough healthy red blood …
Read MoreWhy Abuse May Lead to Low Iron Levels in Women
Researchers in Ethiopia discovered a troubling connection: women who experience violence from partners are more likely to have anemia, a condition where the …
Read MoreMouth Sores Linked to Blood and Vitamin Problems
Researchers studied people with oral lichen planus (OLP), a condition causing painful sores in the mouth. They discovered that some OLP patients have …
Read MoreWhy Some People Get Anemia After Weight Loss Surgery
Researchers studied 465 people who had a common weight loss surgery called sleeve gastrectomy to understand why some develop iron deficiency and anemia …
Read MoreBlood Clots in the Brain: Why Nutrition Matters More Than We Thought
Researchers in India studied 80 patients who developed blood clots in the veins around their brains—a rare but serious condition. They discovered that vitamin …
Read MoreSimple Blood Test Helps Cancer Patients Feel Less Tired
Women with gynecologic cancer often develop anemia (low red blood cells) while receiving treatment, which makes them feel exhausted and weak. Doctors created a …
Read MoreWhy Health-Conscious People Are Missing Iron Problems
Researchers looked at blood samples from over 33,000 people in the UK who were getting private health checks. They found that iron deficiency and anemia (low …
Read MoreIron Problems Are Common in Kids With Cystic Fibrosis
Researchers looked at 190 children with cystic fibrosis to understand how often they develop iron deficiency—a condition where the body doesn't have enough …
Read MoreMany Women in Ethiopia Are Missing Key B Vitamins
Researchers in Ethiopia discovered that most women of childbearing age in the Oromia region don't have enough B vitamins in their bodies. In a study of 100 …
Read MoreWhy People With Acromegaly Often Have Low Blood Cell Counts
Acromegaly is a rare condition where the body makes too much growth hormone. Researchers studied 381 patients with acromegaly and found that more than half …
Read MoreHigher Blood Iron Levels May Help Keep Your Mind Sharp as You Age
A large 3-year study of over 2,000 healthy European adults aged 70 and older found that those with higher hemoglobin levels (a measure of iron in blood) were …
Read MoreLiving with an Ileostomy: What Health Problems Might Develop Over Time?
Researchers looked at what health problems people with ileostomies might develop over time. An ileostomy is a surgical opening that allows waste to leave the …
Read MoreIron and Vitamin A Key to Fighting Anemia in Kids and Teens
Researchers studied over 54,000 children and teens from 16 countries to understand what causes anemia - a condition where you don't have enough healthy red …
Read MoreMany School Kids Don't Get Enough Iron and Vitamin B12
A study of 234 children in Turkey found that many school-age kids aren't getting enough important nutrients. About 1 in 10 children had anemia (low red blood …
Read MoreAnemia Makes ICU Stays Harder for Elderly Patients, Egyptian Study Shows
A new study from Egypt looked at 216 elderly patients in intensive care units and found that nearly 80% had anemia (low red blood cell counts). Those with …
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