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, ...

When your body doesn’t have enough iron, you typically feel it. Most commonly, low iron makes you tired, cold, and short of breath. Your skin may be pale and clammy, too. Here’s why low iron saps your ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Virtually every cell in the body requires iron in order to function well. Iron is involved in key bodily processes, including the transportation of oxygen in the blood. It also plays a central role in ...

Chronic hemorrhoids, or piles, may cause iron deficiency anemia due to persistent blood loss. Symptoms may develop in severe cases of anemia. They can include tiredness, shortness of breath, and more.