Children born to mothers with iron-deficiency anemia early in pregnancy may be at higher risk for neurodevelopmental disorders, a new study suggests. In an analysis of data on more than half a million ...

Anemia in pregnancy is associated with obstetric and maternal complications, as well as a higher risk for preterm birth for the infant. Maternal anemia is associated with peripartum, intrapartum, and ...

Iron deficiency anemia early in pregnancy appears to increase the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and ...

Treating anemia during pregnancy might lower the risk of heart defects in newborns, a new study says. Women with anemia in early pregnancy have a 47% increased risk of giving birth to a child with a ...

For years, national medical guidelines have defined anemia differently for patients who are Black. Notably, over the years researchers and clinicians have observed significantly lower levels of iron ...

A multidisciplinary quality improvement initiative may establish a framework to better identify and address iron deficiency ...

Babies born to women with anemia during pregnancy have an increased risk of childhood anemia, according to a study carried out in rural India. Anemia, characterized by less than normal concentration ...

A study conducted in seven sub-Saharan African countries demonstrated an association between malaria and an increased prevalence of anemia among pregnant women, according to findings published in BMC ...

Pregnant women from sub-Saharan Africa with malaria and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have a higher prevalence of anemia than pregnant women without infections, according to researchers. The ...

Thalassemia affects your hemoglobin levels, potentially leading to anemia and other health problems. If you have thalassemia while pregnant, you have a high risk for complications. But with proper ...

Edward’s family knew in their gut that there was something off. After months of chemotherapy and the fight against his stage 3 throat cancer, the doctors had suggested he try a new biologic. This had ...