A new study published in Global Food Security has identified anemia as the most challenging trend for West Africa to meet the 2030 targets for nutrition. The global targets were established in 2012, ...

Medically reviewed by Aviv Joshua, MS, RDN Key Takeaways Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause symptoms of anemia, nerve problems, and sensory changes that often resemble other conditions, making diagnosis ...

The body needs iron to deliver oxygen throughout the body. Iron supplements can help improve many conditions, such as anemia ...

Although anemia is a condition that stems from a low hemoglobin level, the causes of anemia can be numerous, local health care officials say. In some instances, women are more susceptible to being ...

The Prevalence of Anemia Among Women Anemia, particularly iron deficiency, is a widespread issue affecting many women, ...

Anemia is more common in later-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD), with diabetes and dialysis increasing the risk. Treating the underlying cause can improve symptoms and quality of life. It’s ...

I was rounding on the dozen or so patients in the little Haitian hospital/clinic I was helping to oversee. The man on the bed in front of me was little more than a skeleton, with barely enough energy ...

Iron is a mineral that the body needs to grow and develop. Iron deficiency anemia occurs when the body does not have enough healthy red blood cells due to a lack of iron. The body uses iron to make ...

Anemia happens when your blood doesn’t carry enough oxygen to your body — usually because your blood isn’t making enough healthy red blood cells. Although anyone can get anemia, it’s more common in ...

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Q: Our dog was diagnosed with immune-mediated hemolytic anemia a couple of months ago. We were able to save her, but it was a very scary situation and it has taken a long time to get her blood levels ...