Iron overload was associated with an increased risk for fractures, especially hip, vertebral, and humerus fractures among men and women.

A constant feeling of exhaustion may be from a lack of good sleep but it could also be a sign of low iron. Doctors estimate ...

Today, we will focus on the dangers of blood exchange or transfusion and the risk of iron overload. In conditions like Sickle Cell Disease, regular blood transfusions or exchanges are used to ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am Greek and have thalassemia minor. In general, my red blood cells are much smaller than typical ones, and ...

Doctors estimate as many as one in three adults may have undiagnosed iron deficiency. Iron is a key nutrient that helps red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body. “So, if we’re low in it, we’re ...

Researchers found that specific nutrients, such as antioxidants and polyunsaturated fats, may reduce brain iron accumulation, ...

"This research highlights the potential for aerobic exercise to serve as a cornerstone in preventive strategies for Alzheimer ...

Hereditary hemochromatosis is an inherited iron overload disorder caused by inappropriately low hepcidin secretion leading to increased duodenal absorption of dietary iron, most commonly in C282Y ...

For beta thalassemia minor in particular, iron overload isn’t a problem, but other thalassemias can cause iron overload. So, ...

For beta thalassemia minor in particular, iron overload isn’t a problem, but other thalassemias can cause iron overload. So, giving iron can be harmful for some. In your case, I expect that your body ...