Medically reviewed by Jordana Haber Hazan, MD Hemolytic anemia occurs when red blood cells are destroyed faster than they can ...

Doctors diagnose anemia when a blood test shows hemoglobin levels of less than 13.5 grams per deciliter (g/dL) for men or 12.0 g/dL for women. If you have slightly higher red blood cell counts and ...

While mild anemia is generally treatable, some severe forms, like thalassemia and aplastic anemia, can lead to life-threatening complications if untreated due to the body’s organs not receiving enough ...

Anemia affects almost 1 in 4 people worldwide. But while billions of people live with the disease, its signs and symptoms aren’t just part of everyday life. “Anemia is one of the most common global ...

Anemia is common among people with liver cirrhosis. Cirrhosis is a condition where the liver is severely scarred. Because the liver plays a role in many important bodily functions, cirrhosis can lead ...