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, ...

Nursing school is difficult and can be stressful for any student, but imagine studying, going to class and suffering a debilitating blood disorder like sickle cell anemia. A young Durham woman did ...

While mild anemia is generally treatable, some severe forms, like thalassemia and aplastic anemia, can lead to life-threatening complications if untreated due to the body’s organs not receiving enough ...

A test for anemia–a condition that makes you feel tired and weak because your blood isn’t carrying enough oxygen–usually involves going to a doctor’s office to have a needle stuck in your arm and an ...

Anemia is common among people with liver cirrhosis. Cirrhosis is a condition where the liver is severely scarred. Because the liver plays a role in many important bodily functions, cirrhosis can lead ...

Children can often appear tired or irritable, but when these symptoms become an ongoing problem, it could be a sign of something more serious. Fatigue, pale skin, and even a bad mood can be signs of ...