Anemia’s symptoms — tiredness, headaches, leg cramps, coldness, decreased ability to exercise, brain fog — are often attributed to aging itself, William Ershler, a hematologist and researcher said.

Healthy nails have a slight dome shape from the cuticle to the center, whereas spoon-shaped nails—higher by the cuticle and indented in the center—are a sign of iron deficiency anemia.

Research shows iron deficiency affects weight management, cognitive function and energy levels. Symptoms and practical solutions to boost your iron intake.

Iron deficiency in hospitalized patients with non-dialysis dependent chronic kidney disease (CKD) may hasten kidney failure and death, even before the onset of anemia, new study findings suggest.

Medically reviewed by Brian T. Luong, DMD Anemia (a lack of healthy red blood cells) can produce a swollen and painful tongue (glossitis), sometimes called “anemia tongue.” Anemia has many causes, ...

What is the relationship between anemia and iron deficiency? Will a person with iron deficiency always have anemia? Read on to learn more.

You may hear the terms "iron deficient" and "iron deficient anemia" frequently. But what exactly do those words mean?

Underdiagnosed iron deficiency and anemia could be leaving people without affordable fixes for their concerns.

Although not guideline-approved, screening for iron deficiency in patients with risk factors could prevent progression to more severe conditions.

Joel Mason, a gastroenterologist at Tufts University, recently shared that rectal bleeding, a noticeable change in bowel habits and iron-deficiency anemia are common symptoms of colorectal cancer.

Iron deficiency anemia typically occurs gradually, but women may develop it more frequently than men because the condition is worsened by the menstrual cycle, says Igbinosa.

According to some influencers, adding a cast iron “fish” to your meals while cooking can boost iron absorption. But iron deficiency is far more complicated than that.