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Low Blood Iron Levels Might Contribute to Long COVID
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 5, 2024
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Long COVID might be triggered by low iron levels in the blood from the person's initial infection, a new study claims.
It's remained a mystery why an estimated three out of 10 people infected with COVID go on to suffer lingering symptoms like fatigue, shortness of breath...
Space Travel Takes Toll on Astronauts' Blood, Bone
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 23, 2023
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When astronauts travel to space, the experience depletes their red blood cells and bone, according to a new study.
Fortunately, it appears their bodies can eventually replenish them after they've returned to Earth, thanks to fat stored in the bone marrow.
“We fo...
Forty Percent of U.S. Girls, Young Women Are Iron Deficient
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- June 28, 2023
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Nearly 4 out of 10 girls and young women aren't getting enough iron and they may have their periods to blame, a new U.S. study shows.
Menstrual bleeding, especially when heavy, is a major risk factor for iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anemia, the researchers explain...
Low-Dose Aspirin Could Raise Anemia Risks in Older Adults
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 20, 2023
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Taking daily low-dose aspirin increases the risk of anemia in the elderly, a new clinical trial suggests.
Not only does it raise anemia risk by more than 20% in people 70 or older, it is also associated with a decline in blood iron levels, researchers report.
“Th...
Four Signs That a Young Adult Might Have Colon Cancer
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 5, 2023
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Four symptoms could provide early warning of colon cancer in younger adults.
Being aware of these red flags could lead to earlier detection and diagnosis for those under age 50, said researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
The telltale...
Formula Feeding Raises Odds for Anemia in Very 'Preemie' Babies
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 13, 2022
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Babies born prematurely who are fed formula may need iron supplementation like their breastfed counterparts, new research suggests.
“Just because a baby is on iron-rich formula, we should not assume all of their iron needs are being met, since iron from the formula ma...
Repeat Blood Donation Won't Harm Your Health
- By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 12, 2022
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Frequent blood donors don't need to worry about iron deficiency harming their health, new research shows.
Even though about 35% of donors can become iron deficient after repeated blood dona...
IV Anemia Meds Can Sometimes Trigger Severe Allergy
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- March 30, 2022
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The chances of a severe allergic reaction being triggered by intravenous (IV) iron formulations for anemia are higher with some than others, but all pose a low risk, a new stu...
Astronauts at Risk of 'Space Anemia'
- Robert Preidt
- January 17, 2022
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Astronauts can develop a condition called space anemia because their bodies destroy more red blood cells than normal when in space, a groundbreaking study shows.
Assessments of 14 astronauts over six months between space missions found that 54% more blood cells were dest...
Changing Diets Mean More Americans Are Anemic Now
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- August 4, 2021
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Growing numbers of Americans aren't getting enough iron in their diets most likely due to changes in farming practices and a shift away from red meat, researchers report.
The upshot: Rates of iron-deficiency anemia are on the rise.
"Iron deficiency remains a m...
Even a Little Lead in Drinking Water Can Harm People With Kidney Disease
- Robert Preidt
- July 16, 2021
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No amount of lead in drinking water is safe for people with kidney disease, a new study warns.
Low levels of lead in drinking water are widespread in the United States. These findings suggest that U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules on allowable lead levels ...
Heart Anatomy May Put Blacks at Higher Stroke Risk
- November 25, 2020
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Black Americans face a heightened risk of stroke, and a new study suggests that abnormalities in the heart's upper chambers play a role.
Experts said the findings, published Nov. 25 in the journal Neurology, point to an under-recognized factor in Black Americans...
AHA News: Election Stress Didn't End on Election Day
- Michael Precker
- American Heart Association News
- November 5, 2020
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The good news is that after a long, heated, divisive campaign, the polls have closed, and the pre-election stress is over.
The bad news is that now it's time for post-election stress, and the accompanying health risks are still here.
"People often get very invested...
Teens Can Donate Blood, But May Need Iron Supplements After
- Alan Mozes
- June 5, 2020
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Teens who donate blood are at significant risk for long-term iron deficiency, a new study warns.
The concern comes as 16- to 18-year-olds have emerged as one of the fastest-growing groups of blood donors nationwide. But this study of nearly 31,000 teens who gave blo...
Anemia During Pregnancy Tied to Higher Odds for Autism, ADHD in Kids
- Steven Reinberg
- September 20, 2019
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Women who suffer from anemia early in pregnancy are at risk for having a child with autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and intellectual disabilities, a study by Swedish researchers suggests.
The study couldn't prove cause and effect, but "a diagn...
Anemia Linked to Higher Odds for Dementia in Seniors
- Robert Preidt
- July 31, 2019
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Even mild anemia -- low levels of hemoglobin in the blood -- may raise a person's odds for Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia, a new study finds.
The same Dutch research also found a correlation between heightened dementia risk and high blood levels of...
Are You Running Short on Iron?
- Len Canter
- May 14, 2019
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Could you -- or your teenage daughter -- have an iron deficiency and not know it? If you're getting enough sleep, but still feel tired, running low on iron could be the problem.
Iron is our most common nutrient shortfall. A serious deficiency can lead to anemia. That...
Blood Donation by Teen Girls May Raise Anemia Risk
- Robert Preidt
- February 25, 2019
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Giving blood can be a way to help your community, but teenaged girls face special risks when donating, a new study shows.
Specifically, they face a higher chance of developing iron deficiency and anemia, so they require additional measures to protect them, the resear...