You can get folic acid deficiency anemia a few different ways. Here are some examples: You don’t eat enough foods that contain folic acid. This is the case for most people. You might not be ...

This is important when low levels of iron, folate, or vitamin B-12 cause symptoms. More severe anemia and hereditary spherocytosis may require blood transfusions to treat. A bone marrow transplant ...

Anemia, affecting millions globally, occurs due to a lack of healthy red blood cells, leading to fatigue, weakness, and shortness of breath. Key signs include shortness of breath, hair loss, and ...

It often leads to pain, anemia and other issues. The National Institute of Health says it touches more than 100,000 in the US and 8 million worldwide, largely impacting the African American community.

Low MCHC values may indicate iron deficiency anemia, while high MCHC can indicate other conditions such as a folate deficiency or a thyroid problem. Healthcare providers can narrow down possible ...

Anemia of chronic disease is caused by long-term underlying health conditions, such as autoimmune disorders, that affect your body’s ability to make red blood cells. If you have anemia, you have ...

A 2024 study from Pakistan reported that the high consumption of black tea, common in Pakistani culture, doubled the risk of iron-deficiency anemia compared to non-tea drinkers. In both instances, the ...

Seiler et al. use machine learning to model hemoglobin distribution at high spatial resolution and map anemia risk in children across low- and middle-income countries. Substantial subnational ...

About 30% of people with heavy periods have low iron, and 60% develop iron deficiency anemia if the blood loss continues. If you think you have anemia, your healthcare provider can help by ...

Medical Director, Radiation Oncology, Fred Hutch Professor, Vice Chair of Faculty Affairs, Clinical Research Director, Division of Radiation Oncology, University of Washington School of Medicine ...