Guidelines clearly recommend endoscopic investigation for iron deficiency anemia but are ambiguous for iron deficiency without anemia. We aimed to compare gastrointestinal malignancy rates between ...

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 ...

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Iron deficiency anemia occurs when there are insufficient red blood cells due to a lack of iron. In some cases, iron deficiency anemia can be genetic, as people can pass genetic variations onto their ...

Mild anemia can have several causes, including iron or B12 deficiency, chronic illness, or pregnancy. Anemia is very common, affecting up to one-third of the world’s population. Mild anemia occurs ...

I’ve heard that iron supplements may ease fatigue. Should I start taking one? If you have iron-deficiency anemia, you should take an iron supplement. But here’s an interesting pro-tip I share with my ...

Anemia, when levels of RBCs are low typically due to an iron deficiency, may cause headaches or migraine episodes. There are therapies to manage headaches and options to treat anemia. Anemia is a ...

Perioperative anemia and red blood cell transfusions are important risk factors for morbidity and mortality in cardiac ...

Iron deficiency even without anemia could leave you feeling more fatigued with less exercise tolerance. It can also increase your risk of an early death. (Photo: Getty) Maybe it’s time to iron out ...

When your body doesn’t have enough iron, you typically feel it. Most commonly, low iron makes you tired, cold, and short of breath. Your skin may be pale and clammy, too. Here’s why low iron saps your ...

Many female adolescents in the United States may not have enough iron in their bodies. But most may never know, partly due to a lack of routine screenings as well as disagreement over what constitutes ...