Americans are iron deficient and at risk of anemia. You can combat iron deficiency with iron supplements and diet.

Anemia may cause nail irregularities alongside other symptoms. Signs of anemia nails include pale nail beds and spoon-shaped nails. Red blood cells are responsible for carrying oxygen around the body.

Anemia in chronic kidney disease (CKD) causes the body to produce too few red blood cells. People with advanced kidney disease tend to develop this condition, and it can increase the risk of negative ...

Your blood carries oxygen to all of the cells in your body. When there are problems with red blood cells, you can feel weak and tired and may have to take medicines or receive blood transfusions to ...

Blood clots the size of raisins are normal during a heavy flow, but large, persistent clots may be a sign of an underlying ...

Anemia is the most common blood disorder, affecting more than three million people in the United States. If you have anemia, your blood does not have enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen to ...

Iron- and vitamin C–rich juices can strengthen blood health by improving iron absorption and helping prevent anemia, according Times of India.

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In a rigorous medical records study covering tens of thousands of patients, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers conclude that some patients with preoperative anemia have better outcomes if they get ...

Aspirin is one of the most commonly used medications in the U.S. Studies show that more than 40% of adults ages 60 or older take an aspirin every day to prevent dangerous blood clots that could lead ...