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 Jordana Haber Hazan, MD Hemolytic anemia occurs when red blood cells are destroyed faster than they can ...

Iron-deficiency anemia is a common complication of chronic kidney disease (CKD). It happens when your body doesn't have enough iron. You need iron to make the protein hemoglobin, which helps your red ...

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 ...

Anemia of chronic disease is anemia caused by inflammation from a long-term or chronic illness. It is also called anemia of inflammation. People with anemia of chronic disease may have normal or even ...

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 ...

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