Popular acid reflux drugs such as Prilosec, Nexium, and Protonix may carry hidden risks when taken long term. A new study found that extended use disrupted iron and calcium levels in rats, changes ...

There are mornings when more visible dark circles, a less radiant complexion, or a slightly puffy face can quickly draw ...

The Monroe-West Monroe area is serving as host site for the 2026 Louisiana High School Athletic Association Tennis ...

A Runnels County school district is taking steps to ensure student safety after recent testing detected lead in its drinking water.

Anemia detected in health care is associated with an increased risk of both cancer and higher mortality, according to a new population-based study from Karolinska Institutet, published in BMJ Oncology ...

Iron is a mineral that the body needs to grow and develop. Iron deficiency anemia occurs when the body does not have enough healthy red blood cells due to a lack of iron. The body uses iron to make ...

Low alkaline phosphatase can signal several health conditions, like thyroid disease and anemia. Malnutrition and nutrient deficiencies, such as low zinc and magnesium, can cause low ALP. Symptoms of ...

The reporting of these cases all happened in and around the same time as the sanctioned Quarter Horse racing outbreak associated with the All American Futurity series; these were overlapping incidents ...

A team of Johns Hopkins scientists is developing and testing a point-of-care diagnostic tool for anemia, supported by a $1.7 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The two-year ...

A complete blood count (CBC) is a common test to diagnose anemia by measuring red blood cell count, hemoglobin, and hematocrit levels. Iron deficiency is a common cause of anemia, and doctors may ...

According to a recent study published in The Lancet Hematology, in 2021, the leading cause of anemia globally was dietary iron deficiency (66.2% of all anemia cases). Women are far more likely to have ...