The Folate Sweet Spot: Why Too Little or Too Much May Affect Mood
Researchers studied nearly 9,500 American women to understand how a B vitamin called folate relates to depression. They found something surprising: both very …
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Rare Blood Disorder: Why Blood Type Matters During Transfusions
Doctors discovered an unusual case of a patient whose immune system attacked her own red blood cells in a very specific way. When she received a blood …
Read MoreCan Surveys Really Tell Us What Fats We're Eating?
Researchers wanted to know if a food survey could accurately measure how much fat people eat. They compared what 58 Australian adults reported eating with …
Read MoreVitamin D Levels During Pregnancy May Affect Blood Health
Researchers studied 103 pregnant women to understand how vitamin D levels affect their blood health and their babies' development. They found that pregnant …
Read MoreWhy Vitamins Matter for Pregnant Women with Low Iron
During pregnancy, many women develop anemia, which means they don't have enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout their body. This happens …
Read MoreHow Doctors Diagnose When Your Red Blood Cells Break Down
When red blood cells break down too quickly, doctors need to figure out why. This article explains how doctors diagnose non-autoimmune hemolysis—a condition …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet Boosts Healthy Fats in Teen Blood Cells
Researchers studied 552 Spanish teenagers to see if eating a Mediterranean diet—lots of vegetables, olive oil, and fish—changes the types of fats in their …
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 Older Adults Get Tired Blood More Often
Researchers in India studied 355 patients with low red blood cell counts to understand a specific type of anemia linked to long-term diseases. They found that …
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 …
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