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Individual dies day after plasma donation, but officials say no link found
An individual recently died a day after donating plasma, but health officials and the Canadian Blood Services say it isn’t connected to the donation itself.
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Programme to raise awareness of anaemia prevention
Updated - October 29, 2026 08:50 pm IST - TIRUCHI Tamil Nadu State Rural Livelihoods Mission (TNSRLM) is holding a series of competitions aimed at raising awareness about prevention of anaemia and the need for improved nutrition among children, adolescents, pregnant women, lactating mothers, and…
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Iron Deficiency Anemia: What It Is and How to Help Your Child
Newswise — Iron is an essential mineral that helps our muscles work, gives us energy, and powers brain function. It’s important at any age, but especially for children, who need iron to grow. When a person doesn’t have enough iron in…
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Prenatal iron deficiency has lasting effects on developing brains
Prenatal iron deficiency leaves lasting changes in the developing brain, researchers report. “Changes in these minerals were more profound in the brain compared to the blood, suggesting that a prenatal or postnatal blood analysis may not tell the full story…
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Artificial blood transfusion hits 44th anniversary since first procedure in 1979
In late November 1979, a 67-year-old unnamed Jehovah's Witness became the first receiver of artificial blood. The medical procedures, namely two transfusions during which six pints of Fluosol were administered, took place at the University of Minnesota Hospital in Minneapolis. Although…
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Forget ‘ferritin face’ — experts explain the truth about iron deficiency
More people are low in iron than in any other micronutrient, according to the American Society of Hematology. But many live with fatigue, weakness, brain fog and other symptoms for months or years before a deficiency is caught. Nearly one-third…
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The Best Type of Iron for Low Energy, According to a Pharmacist
Elena Popova / Getty Images Constantly running low on energy and feeling fatigued can be frustrating. While there are many reasons your energy levels might be off, iron deficiency is often a major contributor.12 Different forms of iron, including ferrous sulfate,…
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Can People With Diabetes Donate Blood?
Getting diagnosed with diabetes sucks. We’re making it suck less. See what we built together in 2025–and what we can build in 2026. Written by: Ginger Vieira Medically reviewed by: Russender Powell, MS, RD, LD, BC-ADM, CDCES The short answer is: yes,…
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IIT Bombay develops low-cost device to screen for anaemia, sickle cell disease
Updated - October 26, 2026 06:19 pm IST The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay on Friday said its researchers have developed a low-cost device that can screen for anaemia and sickle cell disease using a drop of blood. A research team from the Department…
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Every 21 days, she depends on blood donations to survive a rare condition
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (InvestigateTV) - Emily Rodgers is 12. She loves tumbling, the color pink and her best friend. This seventh grader measures time in 21-day increments. “I come here every three weeks, and this is my 194th blood transfusion,” Emily said. Emily has…
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