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Anemia Afflicts Nearly 1 in 4 People Worldwide, but There Are Practical Strategies for Reducing It
By William Gardner, Nicholas Kassebaum, and Theresa A McHugh Your Health

Anemia Afflicts Nearly 1 in 4 People Worldwide, but There Are Practical Strategies for Reducing It

Anemia is a major health problem, with nearly 2 billion people affected globally. It afflicts more people worldwide than low back pain or diabetes – or even anxiety and depression combined. Despite this, investments in reducing anemia have failed to substantially reduce the massive burden of anemia globally over the last few decades. People become […]

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Why Are My Hands and Feet Always Cold? And When Should I Be Worried?
By Christian Moro and Charlotte Phelps Your Health

Why Are My Hands and Feet Always Cold? And When Should I Be Worried?

Do you, or someone you know, often complain of having constantly cold hands and feet? In most cases, this is not a problem, and simply due to the body maintaining its temperature. For our bodies, blood is a fantastic store of heat. By diverting blood to the skin, heat is transferred to the outside air, […]

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Parasitic Infections: Warning Signs, Causes, Treatment, and Prevention
Medically Reviewed Patty Weasler, RN Your Health

Parasitic Infections: Warning Signs, Causes, Treatment, and Prevention

The best way to protect yourself from parasites is by getting informed. Here’s what you need to know about the warning signs of a parasitic infection plus how it’s treated and ways to prevent contracting a parasite in the first place.

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