Anemia in young adult women is rarely caused by a single factor. Instead, it reflects a layered interaction of nutritional deficiencies, physiological demands, chronic illnesses, genetic ...

About 1 in 4 people worldwide have some type of anemia. Iron-deficiency anemia, the most common form by far, makes up about half of all cases. Women and very young children get it the most. In fact, ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Despite looking and feeling well, thousands of Britons may be living with silent iron deficiency, as new research uncovers a hidden health gap affecting especially women of menstruating age. Study: ...

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 ...