Ferritin is a critical protein that serves as the primary storage form of iron in the body. This protein is fundamental for managing iron levels, which are essential for numerous physiological ...

Problems with iron levels in the blood and the body’s ability to regulate this important nutrient as a result of SARS-CoV-2 infection could be a key trigger for long COVID, new research has discovered ...

A fifth (20%) of menstruating women have an iron deficiency. (Getty Images) Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in the world, with up to 20% of menstruating women lacking in the ...

Can eating more steak and burgers fix iron deficiency? New research reveals red meat’s power to lift hemoglobin levels in women—but there’s a catch. Study: Effect of Increasing Red Meat Intake on Iron ...

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 ...

Idiopathic hemochromatosis is a buildup of iron in the body. Without treatment, it can harm organs. Idiopathic hemochromatosis is an inherited condition in which iron levels build up in the body and ...

Iron deficiency affects millions—and your diet can make a big difference. From heme sources to vitamin C pairings, here are foods and drinks that naturally boost haemoglobin. (Image: Pexels) People ...

Just because you’re putting in all the hours and pumping through all the reps doesn’t mean you’re getting the best possible results. Certain things can hold you back from achieving your full fitness ...

For me, running with low iron levels was a progressively worsening slog. For years, I attributed relatively vague symptoms—mostly fatigue and heavy legs—to common training mistakes, like improper ...