Americans are iron deficient and at risk of anemia. You can combat iron deficiency with iron supplements and diet.

From the outset, correcting an iron deficiency may seem small, but it can make a world of a difference in helping you feel empowered and in control of your health. Restoring iron to your body can help ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I was prescribed iron for a low iron level due to “microcytic anemia.” I couldn’t tolerate oral iron because of constipation and hemorrhoids, so my doctor prescribed iron infusions.

Our bodies require many nutrients to maintain health. These nutrients include protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins, minerals, and iron. All of these play a vital role in our growth and overall health ...

Several factors can cause low iron even in people who appear healthy and maintain a balanced diet. Most of us go about life without knowing the deficiencies we might have, and while we seem to be in ...

Learn why low iron can occur even with a normal CBC, how to detect early deficiency, and practical lifestyle and dietary tips to maintain healthy iron levels.