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Where Do Blood Clots Form in the Leg? Calf, Thigh, or Pelvis
Most leg blood clots form in the deep veins of the calf, often in the small pockets behind vein valves or in…
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Low Hemoglobin in 1 Year Olds: Normal Range & When to Worry
A hemoglobin level below 11.0 g/dL in a 1-year-old is considered low by World Health Organization and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)…
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Does Being Anemic Make You Feel Cold? Here’s Why
Yes, being anemic can absolutely make you feel cold — and it’s one of the most common complaints I hear from anemic…
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Why Sickle Cell Is More Common in Africa: The Malaria Connection
Sickle cell disease is more common in Africa because carrying just one copy of the sickle cell gene — known as sickle…
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Main Cause of Blood Cancer: What Actually Triggers It?
The main cause of blood cancer is acquired genetic mutations — changes in the DNA of blood-forming cells in your bone marrow…
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Mild Thrombocytopenia: What It Means for Your Health
If your blood work came back showing a platelet count between 100,000 and 150,000 per microliter, you have mild thrombocytopenia — and…
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Osteoporosis in Men: 1 in 5 Will Break a Bone
Yes, men get osteoporosis — and far more often than most people realize. Roughly 2 million American men have osteoporosis, and another…
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HCT in Blood Work: Normal Ranges, High & Low Causes
HCT (hematocrit) in blood work tells you the percentage of your blood that’s made up of red blood cells. It’s one of…
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Anemia Medications: 7 Drugs, Doses & What Works
If you’ve been diagnosed with anemia, your doctor has several categories of medications to choose from — and the right one depends…
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Sickle Cell Test Results From Birth: A Parent’s Guide
If you’re wondering how to get sickle cell test results from birth, here’s the short answer: your baby was almost certainly screened…