Anemia in the News

04/03/2013 - Learn the warning signs of iron deficiency anemia

11/07/2012 - Seniors, women of childbearing age and kids at greatest risk for the blood disorder, researchers say

10/04/2012 - Condition should be treated before elective procedures if possible, researcher says

10/03/2012 - Lesions on skull fragment indicate that meat was regular part of diet more than a million years ago

09/05/2012 - Make sure your diet includes iron, vitamins and minerals

07/02/2012 - Heart-surgery survival similar between 'Witnesses' and transfused patients

05/03/2012 - Scientists hope to apply findings to human aging in future

04/05/2012 - These clots often start in the legs but can also affect the heart, lung or brain, researchers say

03/27/2012 - Drug designed to stimulate production of red blood cells

03/27/2012 - Study found patients do just as well with lower thresholds for red blood cells

02/02/2012 - Study of men finds the blood disorder affects survival rates up to a year later

12/15/2011 - Researchers say next step is determining if treating iron deficiency wards off dangerous clots

12/02/2011 - Anemia and high blood pressure together or alone increased the risk in study of young patients

10/06/2011 - Likelihood of complications, death higher for patients with this blood disorder, study says

08/08/2011 - Researchers warn this could translate into worse outcomes

06/24/2011 - Can increase risk of cardiovascular problems in patients with kidney disease, agency says

06/10/2011 - Even if vitamin B12 levels are low, expert says, folate won't exacerbate problems

06/07/2011 - Expecting women may be at risk for anemia

04/25/2011 - Here's what may be to blame

03/25/2011 - Study finds that as nutrient intake declines, risk rises