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

Lupus may cause you to experience low platelet counts. This could be a direct result of the disease or due to some lupus medications. Severe cases can be life threatening, but most cases are mild and ...

A person with leukopenia has a low number of white blood cells, or leukocytes, in their blood. A low white blood cell count may make a person more likely to contract an infection. White blood cells ...

White blood cells help fight infection in the body. Medical practices can differ in how they define a low white blood cell count. There are five types of white blood cells. Neutrophils account for ...

Low iron level will still be a concern. With iron deficiency, as the body uses iron to maintain healthy red blood cells, symptoms like fatigue or weakness can appear before any changes show up on your ...

It seems like just five or 10 years ago, the only people monitoring their blood sugar were those with diabetes who needed to keep track of it to stay healthy. But today, we know more than ever about ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have myeloma, and I’ve been treated with melphalan. On three instances, my blood count dropped from 10 to 8, requiring blood transfusion. Is the blood loss unstoppable? Is there ...

Testosterone is the primary androgen — or male hormone — in your body. Low testosterone affects up to 39 percent ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio (Jan 29, 2025)—Thanks to advances in treatment options, a COVID-19 diagnosis is no longer as scary as it once was, at least for most people. A new study, however, suggests that it may ...