https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/health_medicine/anemia/ Anemia and related blood disorders. Read the latest medical research including new experimental treatments. en-us Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:45:05 EDT Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:45:05 EDT 60 https://www.sciencedaily.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/health_medicine/anemia/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/04/260409101059.htm Dragonflies may see the world in a way that pushes beyond human limits—and surprisingly, they do it using the same molecular trick we evolved ourselves. Scientists discovered that these insects can detect extremely deep red light, even edging into near-infrared, thanks to a specialized visual protein strikingly similar to the one in human eyes. This ability likely helps them spot mates mid-flight by picking up subtle differences in reflected light. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:10:59 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/04/260409101059.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260227061821.htm Researchers at Nagoya University have created a more efficient iron-based photocatalyst that could reduce the need for rare and expensive metals in advanced chemistry. Unlike earlier designs, the new catalyst uses far fewer costly chiral ligands while still precisely controlling the three dimensional structure of molecules. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:08:10 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260227061821.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260221060952.htm Living at high altitude appears to protect against diabetes, and scientists have finally discovered the reason. When oxygen levels drop, red blood cells switch into a new metabolic mode and absorb large amounts of glucose from the blood. This helps the body cope with thin air while also reducing blood sugar levels. A drug that recreates this effect reversed diabetes in mice, hinting at a powerful new treatment strategy. Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:43:47 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260221060952.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260221060946.htm Running extreme distances may strain more than just muscles and joints. New research suggests ultramarathons can alter red blood cells in ways that make them less flexible and more prone to breakdown, potentially interfering with how they deliver oxygen throughout the body. Scientists found signs of both mechanical stress from intense blood flow and molecular damage linked to inflammation and oxidative stress. Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:59:29 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260221060946.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260221000332.htm Researchers have mapped the genetic risk of hemochromatosis across the UK and Ireland for the first time, uncovering striking hotspots in north-west Ireland and the Outer Hebrides. In some regions, around one in 60 people carry the high-risk gene variant linked to iron overload. The condition can take decades to surface but may lead to liver cancer and arthritis if untreated. Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:38:45 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260221000332.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260221000255.htm Chronic wounds often spiral out of control because oxygen can’t reach the deepest layers of injured tissue. A new gel developed at UC Riverside delivers a continuous flow of oxygen right where it’s needed most, using a tiny battery-powered system. In high-risk mice, wounds healed in weeks instead of worsening. The innovation could dramatically reduce amputations—and may even open doors for lab-grown organs. Sun, 22 Feb 2026 08:14:18 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260221000255.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260108231411.htm Although the gut renews itself constantly, its stem cells accumulate age-related molecular changes that quietly alter how genes are switched on and off. Scientists found that this “epigenetic drift” follows a clear pattern and appears in both aging intestines and most colon cancers. Some regions age faster than others, forming a patchwork of weakened tissue more prone to degeneration. Encouragingly, researchers showed this drift can be slowed—and partly reversed—by restoring iron levels or key cellular signals. Sat, 10 Jan 2026 08:17:12 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260108231411.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251215084201.htm A new genetic mapping strategy reveals how entire networks of genes work together to cause disease, filling in the missing links left by traditional genetic studies. The technique could transform how scientists identify drug targets for complex conditions. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:28:44 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251215084201.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251212204832.htm Scientists discovered that certain gene changes allow cells to function even when frataxin, the protein lost in Friedreich’s ataxia, is missing. Experiments in worms, human cells, and mice revealed that lowering a gene called FDX2 helps restore vital energy processes. The work points to a new, more targeted treatment strategy. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 20:57:25 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251212204832.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251118220049.htm Researchers discovered that chronic inflammation fundamentally remodels the bone marrow, allowing mutated stem cell clones to quietly gain dominance with age. Reprogrammed stromal cells and interferon-responsive T cells create a self-sustaining inflammatory loop that weakens blood production. Surprisingly, the mutant cells themselves may not be the main instigators. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 22:00:49 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251118220049.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251107010324.htm A Stanford-led team has replaced toxic pre-transplant chemotherapy with a targeted antibody, allowing children with Fanconi anemia to receive stem cell transplants safely. The antibody, briquilimab, removes diseased stem cells without radiation, enabling nearly complete donor cell replacement. The approach also widens donor eligibility and could soon be applied to other bone marrow failure diseases. Fri, 07 Nov 2025 22:28:44 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251107010324.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251019120516.htm Researchers have created a new iron supplement that merges iron, probiotics, and prebiotics. This “three-in-one” formula restores iron levels while maintaining gut health and preventing inflammation. In mice studies, it normalized hemoglobin and gut bacteria without side effects. The innovation could reshape how anemia is treated. Mon, 20 Oct 2025 01:14:44 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251019120516.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250929054920.htm Scientists discovered that inhibiting the enzyme STK17B forces multiple myeloma cells into iron-driven death and makes therapies more effective. Early mouse studies show strong potential for a new treatment approach. Mon, 29 Sep 2025 22:12:19 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250929054920.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250803011814.htm Could popular diabetes and weight loss drugs like Ozempic actually protect your brain from stroke damage, or prevent strokes altogether? Three new studies presented at a major neurosurgery conference suggest they might. Sun, 03 Aug 2025 03:23:34 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250803011814.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250620231852.htm USC researchers have uncovered a hidden driver behind the early and severe onset of Alzheimer's in people with Down syndrome: iron overload in the brain. Their study revealed that individuals with both conditions had twice the iron levels and far more oxidative damage than others. The culprit appears to be ferroptosis, an iron-triggered cell death mechanism, which is especially damaging in sensitive brain regions. Fri, 20 Jun 2025 23:18:52 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250620231852.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250619035515.htm Researchers investigating the enigmatic and antibiotic-resistant Pandoraea bacteria have uncovered a surprising twist: these pathogens don't just pose risks they also produce powerful natural compounds. By studying a newly discovered gene cluster called pan, scientists identified two novel molecules Pandorabactin A and B that allow the bacteria to steal iron from their environment, giving them a survival edge in iron-poor places like the human body. These molecules also sabotage rival bacteria by starving them of iron, potentially reshaping microbial communities in diseases like cystic fibrosis. Thu, 19 Jun 2025 03:55:15 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250619035515.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250521125117.htm Researchers found that the Wnt5a protein, secreted by inflammatory fibroblasts within cancerous tumors, inhibits angiogenesis and consequently promotes hypoxia within tumors. Hypoxic conditions help sustain the inflammatory fibroblasts, which also secrete the growth factor epiregulin, thereby promoting tumor growth. This newly proposed mechanism for tumor growth offers a promising new target for cancer therapies and possibly other conditions linked to inflammation, such as inflammatory bowel disease. Wed, 21 May 2025 12:51:17 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250521125117.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250519131800.htm The body defends itself against pathogens by depriving them of vital iron. However, this strategy doesn't always succeed against Salmonella. Researchers have discovered that these bacteria specifically target iron-rich regions within immune cells to replicate. Their findings on how pathogens evade the immune defense are important for fighting infections. Mon, 19 May 2025 13:18:00 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250519131800.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250516134846.htm A groundbreaking new study introduces an AI-powered smartphone app that noninvasively screens for anemia using a photo of a user's fingernail. The study shows the app provides hemoglobin estimates comparable to traditional lab tests, with over 1.4 million tests conducted by 200,000+ users. An estimated 83 million Americans and more than 2 billion people globally are at high risk for anemia -- populations that stand to benefit significantly from this accessible screening tool. The app offers a low-cost, scalable solution that enhances access, especially in underserved and remote communities, while enabling real-time health monitoring and earlier intervention. Fri, 16 May 2025 13:48:46 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250516134846.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250509121927.htm Mutations in FANCX appear to cause a lethal form of Fanconi anemia, a finding that sheds light on unexplained pregnancy loss and offers new avenues for genetic screening. Fri, 09 May 2025 12:19:27 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250509121927.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250428221236.htm New research sheds light on an understudied area of science: iron levels in the blood and their relationship to cognitive performance in women transitioning into menopause. The findings are good news for women experiencing brain fog and other symptoms. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 22:12:36 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250428221236.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250424165403.htm 'Cold' tumors are resistant to common immunotherapies. Researchers have uncovered a master regulator that can be manipulated to prevent tumor growth in mice. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:54:03 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250424165403.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250423120659.htm Scientists have discovered a surprising new connection between gut health and blood cancer risk one that could transform how we think about aging, inflammation, and the early stages of leukemia. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:06:59 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250423120659.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250416135234.htm Scientists have discovered how aging blood stem cells acquire mutations that give them a growth edge, creating fertile ground for the development of clonol hematopoiesis, a condition that dramatically increases the risk of heart disease, blood cancers, and other illnesses. Importantly, they've also identified a method to halt this abnormal growth. This breakthrough provides crucial insight into age-related blood disorders and opens the door to new therapeutic strategies targeting the root cause of these conditions. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:52:34 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250416135234.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250409115409.htm A team of researchers has uncovered a previously unrecognized role of mitochondrial protein synthesis in the maintenance of intracellular iron distribution. Disruption of this process was found to cause lethal anemia in the fetal stage. This novel molecular mechanism will contribute to the understanding of the pathophysiology of iron-related diseases and the development of innovative therapeutic strategies. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 11:54:09 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250409115409.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250325115641.htm An adult brain affected by attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity (ADHD) presents modifications similar to those observed in individuals suffering from dementia. These are the findings of a study which shows that, compared with healthy individuals, patients with an ADHD diagnosis have more iron in certain regions of their brain along with higher levels of neurofilaments[1] (NfL) in their blood. These markers have been consistently reported to be characteristic of old age-related dementias such as Alzheimer's disease and can be measured in its early stages. The study confirms that ADHD may be linked to an increased risk of developing dementia later in life and it provides first evidence for a neurological mechanism possibly involved. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 11:56:41 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250325115641.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250227212911.htm Red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to every other organ, and blood-forming stem cells must make about 200 billion new red blood cells each day to keep the oxygen flowing. For many years, scientists assumed that blood production took place in the bone marrow. But now, researchers are showing it's also happening in the lungs. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 21:29:11 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250227212911.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250203142720.htm Researchers find that certain antioxidant enzymes, called selenoproteins, significantly contribute to fighting cell aging. The team used a gene knockout mouse model to help them study the effects of disrupting selenoprotein synthesis. This knockout negatively impacted hematopoietic stem cells and B cell-lineage immune cells, which was driven by the lack of selenoprotein-mediated fighting of lipid peroxides. These phenotypes mimic what is observed in age-related diseases, emphasizing the importance of selenoproteins in these disorders. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 14:27:20 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250203142720.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250130135706.htm Researchers have developed a platform that emulates human bone marrow's native environment. This breakthrough addresses a critical need in medical science, as animal studies often fail to fully replicate the complexities of human marrow. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 13:57:06 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250130135706.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250115165526.htm Data from continuous glucose monitors can predict nerve, eye and kidney damage caused by type 1 diabetes researchers have found. That suggests doctors may be able to use data from the devices to help save patients from blindness, diabetic neuropathy and other life-changing diabetes complications. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:55:26 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250115165526.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250115164828.htm People who eat more red meat, especially processed red meat like bacon, sausage and bologna, are more likely to have a higher risk of cognitive decline and dementia when compared to those who eat very little red meat, according to a new study. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:48:28 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250115164828.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250110121756.htm Humans and mice exposed to long-wavelength red light had lower rates of blood clots that can cause heart attacks, lung damage and strokes, according to research led by surgeon-scientists. Fri, 10 Jan 2025 12:17:56 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250110121756.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250106132325.htm A major trial has found a single iron infusion in the third trimester can significantly reduce anaemia in pregnant women and outperform the efficacy of iron tablets -- the current recommended standard of care. Mon, 06 Jan 2025 13:23:25 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250106132325.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241213211320.htm Immune checkpoint blockades, or ICBs, have revolutionized treatment for various advanced cancers. However, their effectiveness has plateaued due to therapeutic resistance that renders tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes, or TILs, ineffective. Thus, finding ways to disarm that resistance and rejuvenate anti-cancer TILs so they can kill tumor cells is an important goal for cancer clinicians. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 21:13:20 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241213211320.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241209123237.htm Limiting red meat consumption is key to a sustainable and healthy diet, yet Americans are among the world's largest consumers of red meat. A new study reveals the demographics of American adults who choose not to eat red meat and finds that environmental concerns may matter more to them than health risks. Mon, 09 Dec 2024 12:32:37 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241209123237.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241206112111.htm People who climb too fast or too high risk acute altitude sickness, which can lead to life-threatening hypoxic brain injury. By using in vivo electrochemistry, researchers demonstrated that characteristic changes occur in the oxygen content of various brain regions before injury. The risk of brain damage could be predicted days in advance -- perhaps a new approach for detecting high-altitude hypoxic injury. Fri, 06 Dec 2024 11:21:11 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241206112111.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241204145405.htm A laboratory study provides evidence about how advanced age can be protective against cancer -- with implications for treating patients in different age groups. Wed, 04 Dec 2024 14:54:05 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241204145405.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241121115758.htm In a groundbreaking new study scientists have revealed that the widely prescribed Parkinson's disease drug entacapone significantly disrupts the human gut microbiome by inducing iron deficiency. The study, provides new insights into the often-overlooked impact of human-targeted drugs on the microbial communities that play a critical role in human health. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:57:58 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241121115758.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241108113257.htm An international team of researchers has provided a genetic diagnosis for 30 individuals whose condition was undiagnosed for years despite extensive clinical or genetic testing. Fri, 08 Nov 2024 11:32:57 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241108113257.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241106142736.htm Scientists have identified 16 genes that breast cancer cells use to survive in the bloodstream after they've escaped the low-oxygen regions of a tumor. Each is a potential therapeutic target to stop cancer recurrence, and one -- MUC1 -- is already in clinical trials. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 14:27:36 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241106142736.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241031151901.htm A research team has found that giving iron supplements to children living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in sub-Saharan Africa could be an important first step in optimizing brain development. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:19:01 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241031151901.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241023131606.htm Scientists have uncovered a critical link between the overconsumption of red meat and an increased risk of colorectal cancer. Their findings pave the way for new therapeutic approaches targeting telomerase, an enzyme implicated in cancer progression. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:16:06 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241023131606.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241022132834.htm A new study describes the development of a biologic, a drug derived from natural biological systems, that targets a mutant cancer protein called HER2 (human epidermal growth factor receptor 2) without attacking its nearly identical normal counterpart on healthy cells. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 13:28:34 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241022132834.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241021170358.htm New study reveals link between oxygen delivery and reproductive success among women living on the high Tibetan Plateau. Mon, 21 Oct 2024 17:03:58 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241021170358.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240926132040.htm Researchers have shown that over 80 percent of women are iron deficient by their third trimester. The findings raise concerns as the participants in the study were a low-risk and generally healthy cohort. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:20:40 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240926132040.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240926131933.htm Scientists believe the hormone hepcidin, when produced in the skin, may be the root cause of psoriasis -- a chronic and sometimes debilitating skin disease that affects 2-3% of the global population. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:19:33 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240926131933.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240925143926.htm Intermittent hypoxia caused by obstructive sleep apnea increased the susceptibility of mice to develop abdominal aortic aneurysms, researchers report in a new study. Wed, 25 Sep 2024 14:39:26 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240925143926.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240924165326.htm Increased iron levels can be dangerous for those with type 2 diabetes. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 16:53:26 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240924165326.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240924112847.htm A new article finds that prediabetes before conception may significantly increase the likelihood of gestational diabetes during first pregnancy. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 11:28:47 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240924112847.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240919115053.htm A research team has discovered a mechanism in which blood stem cells respond to acute, severe anemia, through lipoprotein metabolism modification. It has been known how immediate erythroid precursors respond under acute anemic conditions, however, whether and how more immature stem cells react remained unknown. The outcome of this research is expected to contribute to the development of novel therapies for treating severe anemia patients who do not respond to existing treatments. Thu, 19 Sep 2024 11:50:53 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240919115053.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240919115043.htm Researchers have found evidence that low oxygen levels in tumors could actually enhance some of the body's immune responses against cancer, in contrast with the general paradigm that hypoxia exclusively helps cancer progression. Their findings identified a macrophage subpopulation displaying more potent immune responses under low oxygen concentrations in tumors. Thu, 19 Sep 2024 11:50:43 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240919115043.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240918214040.htm Researchers found that a medicine called ferric carboxymaltose given in drip through the vein works faster and better than an iron tablet taken by mouth for the treatment of anaemia -- and it is as safe as the tablet. Wed, 18 Sep 2024 21:40:40 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240918214040.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240905175835.htm Researchers found that flooded rice fields tend to have higher amounts of arsenic and lower amounts of cadmium while drier rice fields have lower amounts of arsenic and higher amounts of cadmium. The findings could help shape policy and make infant food safer. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 17:58:35 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240905175835.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240815163614.htm A groundbreaking new study reports important differences in oxygen physiology and red blood cell function in individuals with Down syndrome. Thu, 15 Aug 2024 16:36:14 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240815163614.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240815124226.htm Over half of people with iron deficiency were found to still have low iron levels three years after diagnosis, and among patients whose condition was effectively treated within that timeframe, they faced longer-than-expected delays, pointing to substantial gaps in appropriate recognition and efficient treatment of the condition, according to a new study. Thu, 15 Aug 2024 12:42:26 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240815124226.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240813132031.htm A computer algorithm has achieved a 98% accuracy in predicting different diseases by analyzing the color of the human tongue. The proposed imaging system can diagnose diabetes, stroke, anemia, asthma, liver and gallbladder conditions, COVID-19, and a range of vascular and gastrointestinal issues, according to new research. Tue, 13 Aug 2024 13:20:31 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240813132031.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240813132019.htm Higher intake of heme iron, the type found in red meat and other animal products -- as opposed to non-heme iron, found mostly in plant-based foods -- was associated with a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) in a new study. While the link between heme iron and T2D has been reported previously, the study's findings more clearly establish and explain the link. Tue, 13 Aug 2024 13:20:19 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240813132019.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240808115223.htm Little is known about the association between the frequency of alcohol use and the severity of injuries sustained after a fall in older adults. A study of 3,128 older adults who underwent an initial head CT scan in the emergency department after head trauma from a fall shows that occasional alcohol use was associated with double the odds of a brain bleed when compared to patients with no alcohol use. Daily alcohol use was associated with 150% increased odds of a brain bleed. Thu, 08 Aug 2024 11:52:23 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240808115223.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240807122445.htm Whether dangerous staphylococci survive in the nose depends on what other bacteria are present -- and how they obtain iron. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 12:24:45 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240807122445.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240731170955.htm Researchers found a small molecule that increases fetal hemoglobin production in human blood stem cells and leads to fewer sickled red blood cells in mice, providing proof of principle for developing more effective therapeutics for sickle cell disease. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 17:09:55 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240731170955.htm