SHREVEPORT, La. - Iron deficiency anemia is one of the most common health conditions in the world, affecting roughly one in three people. Yet it often goes undiagnosed or mistaken for something else.

Fatigue and pallor (paler-than-usual skin) are the most well-known signs of iron deficiency. However, it can also cause a range of unexpected symptoms that are often overlooked. Iron deficiency is one ...

(NewsNation) — Iron is important to the body to produce hemoglobin, which is responsible for carrying oxygen through the bloodstream, and to maintain a healthy immune system. The health of your ...

Internal medicine and rheumatology specialist Siobhan Deshauer, MD, takes a look at visible signs of iron deficiency. Following is a partial transcript of the video (note that errors are possible): ...

Ferritin is a protein that stores and releases iron (a mineral) in the body. A ferritin test measures how much of this protein is in your blood, helping diagnose health conditions caused by too much ...

A deficiency in either vitamin B12 or iron can cause low energy levels, but neither is superior for boosting energy if there ...