What happens when red blood cells become damaged or reach the end of their normal life span, and how is the iron required for carrying oxygen recycled? A new study contradicts previous thinking about ...

The signs of low ferritin, a protein that stores iron in your body, include fatigue, dizziness, and headaches. High ferritin can cause stomach pain, heart palpitations, joint pain, and more. To test ...

A low mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) means red blood cells do not have enough hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is an iron-rich protein and low MCHC blood test result may indicate anemia.

Those who regularly donate blood can develop anemia – the most common type of iron deficiency, which happens when your blood has fewer red blood cells or less hemoglobin than normal. Hemoglobin is a ...