From the outset, correcting an iron deficiency may seem small, but it can make a world of a difference in helping you feel empowered and in control of your health. Restoring iron to your body can help ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I was prescribed iron for a low iron level due to “microcytic anemia.” I couldn’t tolerate oral iron because of constipation and hemorrhoids, so my doctor prescribed iron infusions.

“Iron-deficiency anaemia is the later progression of iron deficiency, where iron stores have become so depleted that the body can no longer produce haemoglobin effectively,” explains trichologist Akta ...

A fifth (20%) of menstruating women have an iron deficiency. (Getty Images) Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in the world, with up to 20% of menstruating women lacking in the ...

Taking supplements without proper medical guidance can lead to constipation, stomach irritation, or dangerously high iron levels, which can harm the liver and heart, said Dr Manjusha Agarwal, senior ...

Fatigue and pallor (paler-than-usual skin) are the most well-known signs of iron deficiency. However, it can also cause a range of unexpected symptoms that are often overlooked. Iron deficiency is one ...

Iron deficiency, often overlooked, significantly impacts hair health, causing thinning and excessive shedding. Low iron hinders red blood cell production, reducing oxygen to hair follicles. This ...

Within a year of initiation, a multidisciplinary project to improve screening and treatment for iron deficiency in pregnancy ...