Most of the U.S. blood supply comes from about 5 million altruistic volunteers who donate blood regularly. Frequent blood donation is known to result in iron deficiency in donors, which has led to ...

Iron-deficiency among frequent blood donors did not affect the quality of red blood cells for use in transfusions, according to results of a randomized, placebo-controlled study. The findings, ...

The Blood Products Advisory Committee of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) met yesterday to discuss acceptable strategies for iron management in blood donors and adverse reactions related to ...

Blood donation is a vital component of modern healthcare, yet it can inadvertently precipitate iron deficiency in donors. Each whole-blood donation removes a significant quantity of iron, chiefly ...

Many Americans are not getting enough iron. This essential nutrient is vital for carrying oxygen and brain function. Experts ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am wondering if there is any link between low iron and depression/anxiety. I am a 37-year-old woman, and I started taking Lexapro a few years ago. I upped my dose last year because I ...

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, ...

Donated blood is a lifesaving gift for some and can help others manage their health conditions to avoid life-threatening complications. According to the American Red Cross, every whole blood donation ...

(Washington, Sept. 7) – Most of the U.S. blood supply comes from about 5 million altruistic volunteers who donate blood regularly. Frequent blood donation is known to result in iron deficiency in ...

Severe iron deficiency can lead to pica, a condition where you want to eat things with no nutritional value. Both Peterson and Davis cite ice as a common craving. But people with pica might also crave ...