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01/04/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Ultra-marathon runner who ran 50 to 100 miles every day developed anemia because the force of his foot hitting the pavement destroyed his blood cells

Too much of anything can be bad for you, exercise included. That’s a lesson that 41-year old Christopher Pokrana learned after he developed mild anemia — mild anemia brought about by his love of long-distance running. The fervent ultra-marathon runner discovered his condition after a health screening, reported the DailyMail.co.uk. Prior to the screening, he showed […]

01/02/2018 / By Zoey Sky

How safe are blood transfusions? Some experts warn of potentially deadly side effects

Blood transfusions have revolutionized medicine, but the National Health Service (NHS) in the U.K., which performs at least two million transfusions annually, is worried about the “love of blood” healthcare professionals seem to have. Love of blood refers to the dangers that accompany unnecessary transfusions, which occurs in at least one in five cases. According to a Dutch study, […]

11/17/2017 / By Zoey Sky

Are you anemic? It may be bedbugs

Let’s get this out of the way: Bedbugs are disgusting. But while they don’t transmit diseases, these parasitic insects can cause severe anemia. Aside from causing annoying and itchy bites on your skin, people who have a bedbug infestation might suffer from emotional distress and sleep deprivation. Within the last couple of years, doctors have […]

01/29/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

Iron intake helps prevent hearing loss, study finds

An iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in the United States. Up to 30 percent of the world’s population are anemic, mainly due to low levels of iron. Women in their 30’s and 40’s are among those at greatest risk. Iron is an essential mineral which plays a role in many important physiological […]

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