Though anemia is silent, it is preventable. It only requires early diagnosis, understanding the cause, education about proper ...

Child health experts have warned that untreated peptic ulcer disease in children could lead to anaemia, shock and bleeding, ...

People often link anaemia to poor diet and inadequate iron consumption, but the real issue stems from deeper problems within ...

Anaemia, thyroid disorders and menstrual problems often reinforce each other in women. Doctors explain why the cycle goes ...

Although WHO recommends against the routine use of episiotomy, many first-time mothers were given this procedure. Episiotomy might increase the risk of postpartum haemorrhage in women with moderate or ...

Nigeria faces a severe nutrition crisis, with 24 million children anaemic and 58% of women affected, says NDHS.

Heavy or prolonged periods can cause iron deficiency anemia. Anemia may impact periods, but this requires further research. Iron deficiency anemia occurs if people do not have enough iron in the body ...

Anemia is a common complication of HIV. There are numerous possible causes, including HIV itself, related infections, and some HIV medications. Taking certain medications and adjusting nutrition may ...

Despite decades of iron supplementation programmes, the iron deficiency continues to affect nearly one in two women of ...

Colorectal cancer can cause bleeding from polyps in the digestive tract. This can lead to iron deficiency anemia. Oral and intravenous iron may help, but there may be some risks. Persistent bleeding ...