Scientists have long been puzzled by how maturing red blood cells manage to produce all the hemoglobin they need to carry ...

A new study led by scientists at Northwell Health’s Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research has revealed that defects in ...

Researchers at Northwell Health’s Feinstein Institutes have discovered that mutations in two different ribosomal proteins cause Diamond-Blackfan anemia syndrome (DBAS) through separate biological ...

A research team has discovered a mechanism in which blood stem cells respond to acute, severe anemia, through lipoprotein metabolism modification. It has been known how immediate erythroid precursors ...

Vitamin B12 deficiency can be caused by poor diet or malabsorption, leading to fatigue, muscle weakness, and memory problems.

A low red blood cell (RBC) count increases the risk of anemia. Ways of boosting RBCs include eating foods that contain iron, vitamins B12 and B9, vitamin C, vitamin A, and copper. Increasing exercise ...

Anemia often goes hand-in-hand with multiple myeloma. Sometimes, the cancer causes the anemia. And sometimes, the cancer treatment does. But it's possible to resolve it and feel better. (Photo Credit: ...

Conference MDAngle offers personal perspectives from conference attendees, showcasing their anticipation, quick takeaways, and insights into how the presented research will affect their patients. The ...

New findings show that a condition that affects 10% of US adults over 65 is likely increasing their risk of dementia by more ...

What Is a RDW Blood Test? An RDW blood test – also known as a red blood cell distribution width blood test – is a measure of the difference in your red blood cells’ size and volume. RDW is one part of ...

Hypothyroidism can lead to anemia. This is because thyroid hormone, which is low in hypothyroidism, is important for red blood cell production and other metabolic functions. Hypothyroidism is when ...